So I had my first cheat meal yesterday and it was definitely worth it :)
My boyfriend took me, for our second anniversary, to the fanciest place I've ever been to. It was amazing. I swear guys. I ate a mushroom and I was like, "This is literally the best mushroom I've ever tasted in my life." The steak was amazing. This was a place where the chef didn't ask how I wanted the meat cooked, there was no salt or pepper on the table, and only 4 items on the menu. I could tell this restaraunt was the kind of place where the chef was like, "don't worry, I got this. I know what you will like better than you."
It has been about two weeks and this was my first full out cheat meal. I'm pretty impressed that I've made it this long. lol. It would not be a logical assumption given my past history. Before I had this meal I stuck to my diet, I promised that just because I was going to have a meal that didn't fit my plan did not mean I would turn it into a cheat day. After the meal I promised myself it would not turn into a cheat week. I'm back on my diet and drinking a lot of water. I'm proud of myself.
Today, I went to Jack in the Box to get a kid something to eat, and I ordered nothing. It wasn't an option. I want to be healthy much more than I want to eat junk food.
But... I do love food. I'm finding that balance between healthy and indulgent. My problem was that I was eating whatever I craved whenever I wanted. I'm solving that problem. :) And it makes when I do "cheat" or "indulge" that much more special. And maybe the break from the assault of chemicals and food-like products on my tastebuds actually made my meal taste more awesome than it would have otherwise.
I hope everyone is having success on their DB journeys!!! I am really enjoying the social aspect of social dieting and love reading everyone's blogs and posts.