One bad meal does not mean you're off the wagon forever. You have two more chances to balance it out today. And more days to balance it out this week. Stop flogging yourself!
I lost 80 lbs last year, and yes, i did have to be disciplined, but it all comes down to balance. Over the holidays I ate too much crap staying with my folks in Wisconsin (they dont' eat healthy and I was sick and too tired to cook for myself). I felt like I put on a pound or two. So what did I do when I got home? Ate less than I normally do for a week or so, until i felt the overeating was "balanced" out.
I didn't starve myself, but I also didn't allow myself little "treats" like I normally do, and I couldn't have any overindulgences in portion or richness. I would have thrown in more walking, but it was butt cold!
It's all about balance.
I do have to pipe up about exercise also, but not as punishment. The more you work out, the less you will crave crap, and soon the idea of eating cookies for breakfast will seem *repulsive* to you.
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