Fell Off the Wagon

"Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.  ~Henry Ford"

One thing I have learned about weight loss, and my journey to a healthier me is that the ride is riddled with bumps and dips. Today was one of those really bumpy days that tossed me out of the wagon.

One of my biggest problems is not what I eat, but how much. Today found me snacking, and not really paying attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I ate entirely too much today, and did not counter it with exercise. I believe my problem lies in my reading while eating. For example, in the morning, I read the newspaper while eating my breakfast, and today there was a plethera of interesting articles that I read, rather than the one or two I scan before heading to the comics.(I'm a fan of Stone Soup) So, I did not even realize until later that when I do that, I tend to pour myself a second bowl of cereal, to occupy my mouth while my brain is busy. I really need to break that habit.

The rest of the day found me just snacking all day long. It was like once I broke routine by the morning's second bowl, that was it. I could not seem to get control of myself. And it was frustrating! These are all things that in my head I KNOW I shouldn't do, but then I go and do them anyway. I mean seriously, why don't I grab a shovel and dig myself a deeper hole?

But, alas, I cannot dwell on these kinds of things, because I am an emotional eater. My eating is tied to my feelings, and while I'm slowly cutting through the strings attaching it, they still hold on. I wasn't "good" today. Alright, I accept that. Now to move on to a new day. If I end up beating myself up everytime I had a "whoopsie" moment, I'd be black and blue by the end of the week! I have found that the best way is to simply acknowledge the mistake, then carry on down the path towards a healthier lifestyle. So now I know that I wasn't the greatest today, but tomorrow shall be better. A new day, and a "refresh" button for me.