Weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint

I had this thought a few weeks ago. And on days like today, when it feels like one step forward, two steps back, I need to remember it.

Weight loss is a long-term commitment, more of a life change than anything else. Doing weight loss all-out for a few days isn't going to do much. To keep the weight off, it should come off slowly. Your efforts need to be steady and consistent. It's more like a marathon, with pacing and endurance, than a sprint where it's fast and short.