Back in the Saddle

I remember going horseback riding as kid on vacation. What a thrill until my younger brother fell off his horse. My parents rushed over and made sure nothing was broken and dried my brother's tears.

I sat in the saddle as my father picked up his son and placed him back in the saddle amid minor protests. He wasn't really ready to fall again and didn't want to ride the horse.

That's the way I tend to look at dieting and exercise. With all the company over the last three weeks all my disciple flew out the window and took my motivation with it.

That day in the field when Dad helped my brother back in the saddle he said, "You need to get back in the saddle to get over the fear." I harbor all kinds of "fears" when it comes to losing weight. It's easier to stay where I'm comforable, but it's not the right thing to do.

It's time for me to "get back in the saddle." Funny how quickly the old thinking comes back to nest in my thoughts. You know. Things like:

It's too hard.

I don't have time to exercise.

With all the stress I deserve to have a little pleasure.

This one time won't hurt anything.

Nobody will know if I eat this.

I can't afford to eat healthy foods.

Do any of these sound familiar. Oh, I could go on if you want to include your excuses too. The fact is, it's time to get back in the saddle. Make a plan.

What to Include

Diet guidelines and exercise goals.

Let's face it, the inner self does not like either word. I have found that if I don't control my eating, exercise helps me maintain and that's about it. If I eat right, but don't exercise--I stay about the same.

It's time to climb back in the saddle.