Post 4th of July Hangover, literally

Ya, I went a little big over the weekend, but it was our nation's birthday and like million's of other fellow Americans, I indulged.

Big time.

Now, like every one else, I have to rebound and get back on track. As part of a coaching program I'm on, we were taught what they call a "Wipe The Slate Clean" policy, where if you slip up on your diet and you didn't follow the 90% rule, it's okay. Just wipe the slate clean and start fresh tomorrow. Didn't get your session in today or didn't have the session you wanted? It's okay, just wipe the slate clean and get after it on your next session.

See, I think too many people get caught up in trying to do everything perfect, when in actuality, perfection is truly just an illusion. It's nice to strive for sure, but it's not attainable. Training and fitness is no exception. Nobody can diet 100% perfect all the time, if you did, you would go mental!

The point is, if you have a slip up every once in a while, remember the clean slate policy or institute one like it for yourself. You won't feel so damn guilty if you do slip up.

Just don't make the slip up's a common occurrence. If you do, that's a whole nother set of issues all together.