8 Reasons Why You Should Stay On Your Diet

Ugh. The last week hasn’t been a good one for me in my plight for #FitFlyFab. As you may know, I am on a quest to lose about 30-45 lbs, and I was doing quite nicely—working out regularly, keeping my calories under my intake goal, and simply, living a healthier lifestyle. But last week came into existence, and I got off track. I missed working out on both of my workout days due to having to tape a show for a local channel here at my house (more on that later) and playing chauffeur for my dad who had a doctor’s appointment. And add to that, traveling to Key Biscayne, Miami for Mom 2.0 Summit and I didn’t watch what I ate. I almost gave up.

But knowing that I came so far made me want to stay on course. And so now, I am back on my workout plan and eating regimen. With 15 pounds lost, I have come far, but I still have a long way to go. And I can’t give up because there are a few roadblocks in the way.

I am doing this because I want to be a healthier person. I want to be around for my children and for my children’s children. I want to make healthier decisions and be someone that both of my kids can look up to. So if I give up, what does that say about me? About my willpower? About my dedication?

{I’m not a quitter!}

I also know I am not the only one who goes through the peaks and valleys of dieting. This isn’t just a diet, but a total lifestyle change. And the only way that we will keep the weight off is by seeing it through. For now, for next, for always.

Here are 8 Reasons Why You (We) Should Stay On Your (Our) Diet:

1. We’ve come so far to go back now. We’ve made progress. And yes it’s been tough. But the feeling we get when we go down a dress size is reason to keep going.
2. We are getting healthier, stronger. We are moving and being active, which is good for our bodies.
3. Because we’ve tried to do this before and we never were able to keep the weight off for a long period of time. This time, let’s do it the right way so we can make a permanent change.
4. Because we are worth it. Period.
5. We are having fun finding out what we can do. Zumba, bootcamp, belly dancing. Losing weight and keeping it off can be fun.
6. Because we have an accountability partners who are also trying to lose weight. If we give up, then what does that mean for them? Aren’t we in this together?
7. Simply put, we don’t like being overweight. We don’t like not being at our best.
8. Because we can be saving our lives.

Whenever you want to stop. Or give up. Or not try. Please refer to this blog post to remind yourself why you need to keep doing this. Our bodies will thank us later.

Let’s do this!