Falling Down
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | Weight Loss | No Comments
The leaves are changing and are beginning to fall. The weather is cooling off and the rainy season has begun. This is a time of year when it is easy to fall back into a place that feels comfortable.
Falling back into old, comfortable habits is a normal part of the weight loss and weight management process. What can separate this time from all the other attempts is the loving understanding that falling back into old habits is an inevitable part of the process. It doesn’t mean you are a failure. If you notice yourself feeling ashamed, guilty, or embarrassed about reverting back to old habits, please take a minute to forgive yourself. Recognize that one of the most important things in weight loss and weight management is the ability to forgive yourself and then to get back on track and keep trying. You may go through this process dozens or hundreds of times during your weight loss journey. Get comfortable with it.
Once you have accepted this “falling back and then getting back on track” as an important part of your journey, the next step is to look at it non-judgementally and begin to understand when and why it happens. This process can become an invaluable opportunity to learn about yourself and about how to succeed at long-term weight management.