So You Slipped – So What!

Whenever you try to change long-held habits, you will lapse back into the old from time to time. That’s only natural. It’s why we call them “habits”. So if you want to change your way of eating for the rest of your life, give yourself permission to relapse before you even start.



Recognize that you are human; and that you will fall back into the old habits occasionally. Plan ahead as to how you will handle these lapses in a positive way.



You will not beat yourself up. You will not throw up your hands and say, “I knew I couldn’t stick with this new diet.” You will not give up.



Instead, be kind to yourself, forgive yourself and get back on track. Keep two things in mind: the sooner you get back on track, the less damage will be done; and, if you get back on track, the lapses will become fewer and further between.



Eventually, your new healthy way of eating will be habitual. It will be your new habit and as hard to break as is your present unhealthy way of eating.



The Sonoma Diet, program includes many suggestions on dealing with cravings and recovering from lapses. Read my personal favorite Diet Tips here.



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