New Habits

I read somewhere it takes 21 days to create a new habit. But this week I found out it takes just one short vacation on the coast to disassemble the new habit. I went to California for 4 days, during which time I wasn't too worried about eating perfectly or exercising. I did fairly well on my eating and did a lot of walking. When I got back I was relieved to find I hadn't gained any weight when I stepped on the dreaded scale. The problem really started after that, when I couldn't seem to get back into my workout routine and healthy eating habits. So now it has been two weeks out of the saddle. But tomorrow is a new day, with a renewed commitment to pick up the reins and get back on the horse. And in reality that is what a healthy lifestyle is about. There will be times when I slip back into old patterns. As long as I don't get stuck there, I think I'll be just fine!