For the first time since I started this journey I had a cheat day. I didn't go crazy, but I had a few things that I wouldn't normally have. At one point I found myself at a drive-thru. I don't think I've ever mentioned this, but french fries are my kryptonite! So I decided because today was my cheat day I would indulge.

As I waited in the drive-thru line, a feeling of sadness just overwhelmed me. I remembered how many years I'd spent shoveling crappy food into my body. At that moment I realized that I just didn't want to do that anymore. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that cheat days are bad. I just think right now they're not for me. That doesn't mean that I won't indulge every now and then, but today it just felt like I was taking a step backwards.

Right now I'm feeling strong, and I'm making good choices. That is the kind of behavior that I want to see in my life. I may not be able to go back and change some of the choices that I made in my past. But I can change the choices I'm making for my future!

05/17/2015 2:34PM

I feel the same way. I try to find healthy ways of eating my favorites instead of indulging in my favorite "bad" foods. This way I also expand my culinary skills and eat delicious food! :) For example I am craving Thai food so bad (specifically Massaman curry with Tofu), so what I've done is order Massaman curry paste online and I will make it at home with lots of veggies and quinoa on the side instead of rice! Stay strong and best of luck!

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