Be kind to yourself.

We all have days when we overeat or indulge in some yummy dessert or snack that may not have been the best choice but it is all about having a "well" mindset. We should enjoy these things and not get down on ourselves when we do.  It should not be viewed as a "slip up" if you enjoyed it and once it was done you moved on.  For women especially we can feel guilty and start talking negatively about our body and behaviors which really affects us and sabotages our goals more than we think.  What if talking kindly to yourself would actually help you reach your health and fitness goals.  Studies have shown that it does in fact make a huge difference, and it makes sense to me. When you are feeling badly about yourself you're less likely to take the time to make a healthy meal or the motivation to exercise. However, by practicing positive self-talk and affirmations you will learn to phase out the "it's all ruined" mentality, forgive yourself (if that's necessary) and get back to living well.