it was bound to happen ...

Well unfortunately for the first time in my journey I gained weight. I ended up going up a pound this week. Crazy how easy that is to do .. you just have a  few days of not staying on track in the eating department and you're in trouble. Although if I've learned anything from my past the worst thing any of us can do is get bogged down in these little hiccups along the road. BIG picture shows if you're leading a healthy life and FEELING better then that's the most important .. SMALL picture is that this week you had a gain. Same thing is applicable in the exercise department. I can sit and wallow and feel guilty about the fact I didn't get my butt moving for weekend classes this weekend or I can say ... I'll just work that much harder this week.

My advice to anybody out there .. is if you want to led a healthy life you can do it. Don't let anybody stop you ...whether it be people who want you to secretly fail and try and pressure you to "finish off the last bit of food" or "please try this cake, I made it especially for you". You should never feel pressured to eat or do something you know is not right for your body. Instead it should be a decision you make!

I'm reminded of a great clip that I hope can be inspiring to all of you. Please click on the picture below and watch it. If you want something bad enough, you can do it .. that's exactly how I feel about weight loss and changing to a healthy lifestyle. You just have to be determined to do it and don't let anybody or anything discourage you! Thanks for that piece of advice Will Smith ;)