Times like the 4th of July, parties, family events, heck, just the weekend can be a MAJOR crimp on your “Fit life.”  You need to understand that is OK.  We all have setbacks, the thing we all have accept that we are human, and we can get back on track.  We just can’t be disheartened.

The week before the 4th, I made it through my first week of full food tracking with pretty good results, and I am very confident that I’ll be rocking 6 pack abs in 2 months.  Last Monday I was at 201.3 lbs, and I am now 3lbs lighter, even after a crazy weekend of 3000 calorie days.  (eeeep)  When I am being diligent it is easy to eat right.  But beer and cocktails are my downfall. (And late night papusa runs.)

I know that the basis of this blog is that you can live fit and still enjoy good food and drink.  I stand by that 100%, but to be ripped, and super fit, then you have to record everything you eat.  You have to maintain a good workout program, and you have to decide how long you want to maintain being super ripped. 

I have not been “Uber ripped” in years.  I have been very fit though, and I am working to being “Uber ripped” again.  This won’t be a permanent state, as it is hard to maintain.  BUT, once I get there, getting back is much easier, as every time I start to fall off, I can take a few weeks and get back on the program.  (Unless I spend my down time eating ice cream and doughnuts.)

So.  If you are upset that you had a setback, don’t be.  Today is a new day.  Just get back on track and make today better than yesterday.  (With your diet, your working out, with your life in general)  Don’t beat yourself up for little setbacks; learn from them, and be better.  As I told my friend the other day, “Embrace the Awesome!”  You’ll be fit (or ripped) before you know it.

-Rob