Get back on track
The key is to keep looking ahead.
Fact: Overeating happens.
Also a fact: It’s OK. One instance of overeating doesn’t undo the healthy habits you’ve created. Thoughts like “I messed up” or “I’ll start over tomorrow” can derail you, or even make you feel that you should eat less to “make up” for it.
Look ahead, not back. Creating a plan and practicing it often can help you stay on track and in the driver’s seat. Keep this in mind: Eating more than you planned or wanted is in the past. It’s what you do next that matters—around the holidays, or any day.
WHAT TO DO
Reflect and regroup
After you’ve overeaten…
Assess. What led you to eat more than you planned? What can you do differently next time?
Pick your next meal. You might feel full, but planning for your very next dish to be low in SmartPoints® values can help to get you back on track.
Look at the big picture. What helpful changes have you made over time? What about your wellness journey are you proud of?
THIS WEEK
Set up your comeback
The next time you overeat, follow the three steps above to guide you back on course right away. Find a place to write down when overeating is most likely to happen and how you can remind yourself to use the three steps.