I've made this year a year to try new things... new foods, new places and new experiences. I'm trying not to say no just because I'm more comfortable in my routines. Life gets boring with the same things day after day.
Last night was a big test on my will power and commitment to being healthier. The whole family went to Cheddar's restaurant. I've only been there once before and liked it. It was worth going back to see what else they had on the menu.
The whole drive there, my body was whispering 'chicken fried steak and gravy.... chicken fried steak and gravy... mmmmm' :( I didn't even know if it was on the menu or not! This is the south after all, right? It HAD to be on menu and probably awesome too.
Over again over again...
Tummy: chicken fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy...'
Me: no, no... not today, tummy. Do you remember those 3 pounds you lost last week? Do you want to gain it all back in one night?? no thank you.
Tummy: But you did so good last week. Its the weekend! Live a little! One meal off won't kill you or break you. You deserve a good meal.
.......And there it was "You deserve a good meal". I've been down that road before... I know where it leads. It was like something in me woke up. I couldn't believe what I was telling myself. Is that really what all those years of dieting and learning how to be healthy has come down to?... rewarding eating healthy and good behavior with bad food choices... even just little ones?
No. One misstep and its a slippery slope, my friends.
There are times in life where chicken fried steak is perfectly fine to have... but not tonight. I opted for a pineapple grilled chicken breast with a baked potato side and only ate 1/2 of it. I still wanted chicken fried steak... but I didn't HAVE to have it. I still walked away full and satisfied.
me - 1, crazy amount of calories - 0
35 pounds! 35 pounds! 35 pounds! .... carry on.
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