When the stresses in life come knocking at our door, somehow, our “diet” and weight loss plans loose their importance. And our once well-intentioned desires go out the window. Survival kicks in and that’s about all we can do for the moment. I’d like to say I have a solution, but… what can I say? If you’ve ever experienced the stress of moving, divorce, illness of yourself or a family member or even a death of a loved one, you know what I am talking about.

For some reason our rational changes and our priorities shift during these difficult moments. Dieting becomes way down on the list of importance. Until we come through the pain and initial shock of any of the above and other situations I haven’t mentioned, we are going to find dieting very difficult if not impossible to tackle until we can get a grip on things and life calms down.

Then there are some of you out there that are stronger than most of us, and can continue on your diet through even the toughest of situations. It is a special gift you have, you who are graced with an extraordinary kind of strength, to endure during hard times. You have to have a super strong commitment to your weight loss plans.

For the rest of us, there are some things that can help us not give up completely.

Mentally prepare for eating out. It’s not always easy to eat healthy while dining in a restaurant, so pick places where you can order healthful dishes.

Start a meal with a tomato-based soup or field green salad and then share an entree.

Also, we tend to let our guards down after getting married, so we’re more likely to miss a morning at the gym now and then. There is an average weight gain of 6 to 8 pounds within two years of tying the knot.

Parenting can seem overwhelming, and eating healthfully sometimes feels impossible. Plus, new moms frequently struggle with losing the pounds they gained during pregnancy, and many fathers eat right along with their spouses

Instead of takeout and fast food, try preparing healthful foods over the weekend and freezing them to reheat later in the week. Also, keep a supply of quick, low-calorie frozen dinners on hand for when there’s just no time to cook. Look for ones with lower sodium content. Take the baby out for walks in a stroller

Many retirees spend lots of time on golf courses and tennis courts. However, most of their time is spent eating out and relaxing. There are cruise ships with big buffets, clubhouses and card games. And, as we get older it becomes more difficult to do everyday things, which is why physical activity, including strength training, is critical. Also, we lose lean muscle tissue, which means our metabolism slows down and we burn fewer calories.

Metabolism slows with aging, so pick healthful meals ahead of time.

Make sure you don’t fall into the “I’m getting old; it doesn’t matter anymore” syndrome, because it matters more than ever. In fact, the older you are the more reason to pay attention to diet and exercise: It can make a big difference in your quality of life. Get more active; walk wherever you can.

If any one of these can help you, it’ll be great and hopefully keep you on your diet at least to some degree. Even partially is better than not at all.

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