WHEN YOU MAKE that important decision to follow a healthier diet and lifestyle, you may assume that because you want to stick to it you always will. But part of making that decision means accepting that this may not always be possible.
Whether it’s overeating at dinner or skipping the gym on holiday, it’s important not to see an individual lapse as a failure. Everyone will experience set-backs from time to time, but what’s important is how you choose to deal with them. If you learn the necessary skills now, you’ll find it easier to prevent the chain of events that can lead to a full-blown relapse.