Getting Back On Track

Exactly what I was afraid would happen has happened. 

We took our trip to Ohio, I got out of my routine and now I'm having trouble getting back into "weight loss  mode".  Yes, I walked over 15 miles during Relay, and yes, I've been paying (some) attention to what I'm eating, but there's been a break in the program.  I feel like I'm starting over, even though I was only "off track" for a week. 

I'm pretty sure this is the point at which many people lose focus and give up.  They've seen some results (but nothing major), they're past the initial high of "Go me, look at what I'm doing!", and all it takes is one illness, one change in the schedule, or one lazy day to throw the entire plan out the window. 

At least I'm aware of it.  I see my weakness, I see where this dangerous road is leading (straight to the refrigerator), and I'm addressing it now before I'm so far off course I can't even remember what I was doing.  So, moving forward, I'll just have to keep reminding myself of my goal, so that maybe when I'm considering blowing off a workout, or having frozen yogurt with the kids (which I did today), I'll think twice.

I will prevail - I just need to find a way to get this chubby choo-choo back on track!