WLWed: Learning a Lesson

This week's topic…

How do you recover after a bad week?  How do you get back into the groove?  How do you convince yourself to continue on the weight loss journey even when you feel like giving in to old habits?  I hope you'll join us!

So this was my question last week when I was really struggling to get back in the groove after vacation.  I have to admit that I'm not completely sure I did better this week. 

It was a difficult week for me on my weight loss journey.  Because we were on the run way too much last week, we ate out more than I would really like.  Plus my back has bothered me more than usual lately.  So I didn't exercise as much for fear of hurting it further.

However…

Even though I didn't eat the healthiest, I did track what I ate.  In the end I realized that I did ok.  I could have made a few healthier choices.  But I did try and that helps towards a healthy lifestyle. 

Plus I did a good bit of housework last week, which counted as some exercise.  And I went walking Friday with friends.  Then we went to a festival on Sunday and I walked some more.  So I managed to move a little last week.

This evening the scale reflected those efforts.  I managed to lose 1 lb.  Yes, I would have liked to see a higher number on the scale.  But overall I am happy with it.

I learned something through this…

Making any effort is better than none at all.  Life isn't always going to be conducive to a healthy lifestyle.  The key is trying to work through that.  It means making good choices when you can and enjoying some things along the way…without feeling guilty. 

I am good with that lesson.  I am tired of feeling guilty when I eat something full of calories.  As Christine pointed out last week, those foods are always going to be a part of our life.  We have to learn to deal with them.  After a long battle with myself and food, I think I am finally understanding that.

How about you my friend?  What have you learned lately?  How do you get back into the weight loss groove after a bad week?  Why don't you link up for Weight Loss Wednesday?  We're all in this together!

Write a blog post it, referencing this post.  Then link up with Mr. Linky below.  Please know, though, that I reserve the right to delete any link that does not conform to the spirit of Weight Loss Wednesday.  You can also join us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #wlwed. 

Also please remember to visit some of the other ladies as well.  It's very encouraging to know you are not alone in this journey.

Next week is my monthly Social Media Sabbatical.  But never fear…I have another great hostess planned for next week.  Jenny at A Mother's Heritage has graciously agreed to be your hostess.  Her topic is exercise.  What is your favorite exercise?  I hope you'll share with Jenny and the other great Weight Loss Wednesday ladies.  Remember it's all about being a community of 3 strands…providing encouragement and support for one another in our weight loss journey.  Together, we can make a difference in our lives.

Thanks!

Take care my sweet friends!