Don't be afraid to use each and every day, each and every meal, as a time to get back on track. If you blew it at lunch, eat a lighter dinner. If you didn't eat breakfast, have a filling snack as soon as possible. Didn't make the gym today? What's stopping you from walking or doing chores?
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Do a whole body mini workout on the stairs. Do one set (15-20 reps) of:
-Stair-push ups (like wall push-ups, but uses more of your body weight) -Step-ups (take two stairs if you can) -Single-leg calf raises -Then sprint one flight up and back down.
Repeat as many times as you can in 10 minutes .
I have stairs at home, and can manage to fit in this mini work out three times a day.
When doing overhand pull-ups (palms facing outward) the tendency is to use the forearms to pull yourself up.
But your back muscles are stronger, so consciously focus on your back to pull yourself up and you'll surprise yourself by doing more pull-ups -- or finally doing one.