Back on Track: Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward

If you’ve been on this journey for a while, you’ve probably encountered a derailing moment here or there. Whether it's one bad meal, a missed workout, or a stressful week that threw off your routine, it happens to all of us. But what matters most isn’t that you veered off track—it's how quickly you get back on. After all, it’s not the derailing moment that causes us to lose momentum and gain weight; it’s failing to get right back on track. Often, we use one slip-up as an excuse to continue off track, which ultimately leads to regaining the weight we worked so hard to lose. Today, I want to share some tips that can help you get back on track quickly and stay focused on your long-term goals, even after a setback.

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1.) Give Yourself Grace!

As mentioned above, it’s not one moment that causes you to gain weight back—it’s staying in the mindset of “I already messed up, might as well keep going.” This is the worst thing you can do for yourself. Accept that things didn’t go as planned and move on. Getting right back into your healthy routines will not only keep the impact minimal, but it will also make it easier to maintain healthy habits moving forward.

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2.) Tracking is the Secret to Success.

Tracking is truly the superpower of our journey. Nobody wants to write down that they just ate a whole bag of chips. However, we’re much more likely to make better choices if we hold ourselves accountable by tracking everything we eat. If you’re just getting back on track, focus on tracking everything you eat without overly stressing about staying within your bites or calories. Reining it in can be the next step in getting back on track.

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3.) Embrace Baby Steps.

You don’t have to get back to doing everything the way you did before right away. If thinking about tracking, staying within your BITES, drinking enough water, exercising, etc., sounds too overwhelming, try focusing on bringing back one thing at a time. This is a lifestyle choice, not a race to the finish. We all want to live healthier lives, but sometimes getting there takes time. Focus on one habit at a time, and feel free to break this habit into smaller steps if needed.

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4.) Remember Your Why.

You started this journey for a reason. Chances are, this reason didn’t just magically disappear because you had too much cake at Aunt Martha’s 80th birthday. So, remember why you started this journey in the first place and use that as motivation to keep going. Getting healthier is a choice you need to make. Nobody can force you to do it. A doctor might suggest it, but ultimately, you’re the only one who can make or break your commitment. So, remember why this journey was important to you in the first place.

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Conclusion:

It’s easy to get discouraged when we feel like we've fallen off track, but the key to success is getting back up and moving forward. Remember, every setback is just an opportunity to re-align with your goals and get stronger. Give yourself grace, embrace the process, and use these steps to guide you back to where you want to be. Every healthy choice you make, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep going—your journey is still worth it.

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