Cheating on your diet? 06/17/2011
Oh how good it feels to be bad!! Let's talk about this idea of cheat days, cheat meals, and yummy treats. I certainly understand the meaning of being on a "strict" diet and goal-oriented eating. But I'm going to be very honest with you. I AM A CHEATER! :) lol. I love yummy food just as much as anyone. So how do I get away with enjoying food AND having a 6-pack? I "pretend-cheat" all the time! Here's what I mean: I eat healthy foods that are good for the metabolism but taste so good they just SEEM to be treats! I cook at home and transform traditionally un-healthy food into very healthy food by using more veggies and less calories. I've also trained my mind and my taste to get a kick out of simple pleasures in life like a dash of cinnamon on a hot bowl of oatmeal, or a juicy peach, or a big salad with sprouts! To me, those are life's treats! I also express gratitude for the nourishment and fuel that food gives to my body. I never feel guilty for eating anything. Guilt over food creates stress in the body, and we all know what stress does to the waistline. NOT GOOD. So relax! Enjoy healthy foods and appreciate the small things in life. Check out a couple of my regular "cheat" foods on my Food and Diet page. CommentsFrancine 06/21/2011 4:53am
Is that you chowing down on that huge burger?!?!?! Hahaha!! Leave a Reply |