Weekends Don’t Have To Be Diet Killers!

TGIF, Reshape Nation! Another week down, and now it’s finally time for the weekend! But there’s just one problem… weekends are a notorious “healthy lifestyle changes” killer. We’re great at following our exercise routines when we have a 9-5 job we’re responsible for, and we’re great at packing and eating those STAX when we’ve got a routine of meal times, but our schedule-free weekends can really set us back. Sure we might sleep late, which is great for our bodies since most people don’t get enough rest (myself included!). But then, because we slept late, we might not have breakfast, which throws off our metabolisms. And then we decide to go to the movies or the mall or hang out with friends, and before you know it, the day has slipped away without any time for exercise, and without our well-portioned and well-balanced meals.

If this describes your weekends, the first thing I want you to do is stop feeling bad! Most diet programs require you to resist temptation and to keep your routine no matter what. But in my Reshape the Nation program, I understand that real life requires real flexibility. We don’t always eat breakfast. We can’t always say “no” to that fattening piece of pie. And sometimes we just don’t make it to the gym. But a good diet program shouldn’t make you feel guilty for missing a workout or eating a little too much food. That’s why people give up! They have one bad weekend, feel guilty, get stressed out, and then they quit. So if you splurge this weekend, if you miss a workout, or don’t drink your gallon of water each day, don’t stress out. And whatever you do… don’t give up!

I’m never going to be mad at you for giving into a craving. This isn’t Guilt the Nation. This is Reshape the Nation! So try your hardest this weekend to stay on track. But remember, if you fall off the horse, the best thing to do is pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get right back on.

Enjoy your weekend!

Comments for "Weekends Don’t Have To Be Diet Killers!"

1. Great post. And a very good reminder!

   Plus, “Guilt the Nation” - that made me laugh.

   All the best,

   Heather

   Posted by Heather on 02/26 at 08:22 AM

2. Cool to hear from you again Chris! But you gotta post another video soon. The videos are very helpful.

   Posted by Art on 02/26 at 11:41 AM

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