Daily Decisions

This is the time of year in Michigan when closets are absolutely bursting, as it's time to bring out the spring and summer clothes, but too early to put away the winter stuff. Yesterday the temperatures reached the upper 50's, today's high is predicted for the mid 40's, and they're talking about 3-6 inches of snow next week - yikes! I check the weather report every morning before laying out my clothes for the day, because what was "just right" yesterday may be "all wrong" today :-)

We may allow the weather or other circumstances to sway our decision in what we're gong to wear on any given day, but to reach (or maintain) our weight loss goal, we can't allow anything to sway us from our resolve to make healthy choices.

For me, it's always easier to eat healthy when the weather is warm. When it's nice outside, I'm naturally more active, and when I'm active, I seem to crave salads and lighter foods. Drinking lots of cold water is also much more appealing when it's warm outside. When it's cold and snowy and the sun goes for days without showing up, my inclination is to carb load and drink gallons of hot coffee, all while I'm wrapped up in a blanket (I know, I'm pathetic! lol).

However, it doesn't matter if it's cold or warm, sunny or snowy, we have to choose to make healthy choices whether we feel like it or not :-). When we don't feel like it, it can really be a mind over matter decision, but I promise you this: you won't be sorry! I've often been sorry for wrong choices I've made, but never sorry for making the right choice.

The weather may determine what you wear today, but I hope nothing will deter you from staying on plan. Who's with me today?