Starting anew

Sunrise in Helena (picture borrowed from the internet)

a·new

adverb: anew

1. in a new or different, typically more positive, way.
2. once more; again.

    

My weekend of scrapbooking is done and now it's back to my normal, everyday, routine.  I did well this weekend, much better than I have at past scrapbook retreats.  But I did go a little overboard yesterday, but looking back I realized I was tired (only got 5 hours of sleep the night before) and therefore, not making the best food choices.  At the retreat or in the evening at home.

Out of three days, I would say having two good days is a major success for me!  And it means that next time, I can try for three out three good days. 

That's the one thing I love about my loss journey, there is always time to start over, start again, start anew.  I think of each Thursday (my weigh in day) as a brand new week, clean of mistakes and bad choices.  I have another week to try to get my food choices under control.

And even better, each morning is my chance to start anew.  I get to the start the day fresh.  What happened yesterday is done, I can't undo it, so beating myself up over it won't do me any good.  In fact, dwelling on it will only make me feel bad and guilty, which leads to emotional eating. 

So this morning I started anew.  I made a plan for my day regarding food and activity.  I am back in my normal routine.  I am back to feeling in control.

I'm not thinking about tomorrow or next week.  I'm focusing on today and the choices I can make to have a good, successful day. 

Instead of waiting until next week, next month or next year to start on your diet, weight loss journey, clean eating or anything else you may be doing; start today.  Start now.  To steal the Nike slogan, "Just do it!" 

Starting anew was never easy for me, I would get off program and promise myself that I would start next week or tomorrow.  Then I asked myself what I was waiting for? I can start anew at any moment.  I just needed to accept whatever stupid thing I had done, learn from the experience, make a plan for the next time I might have a challenge, temptation or stupid moment, and move on.  No need to wait. 

Today is my new day, and I plan on making the most of it.