Do Yourself A Favor

Since eating healthy has now become a habit for me, keeping my calories in check during the day is no longer a challenge for me quite like it was at this point last week.

However, this weekend I allowed myself a treat. Some dark chocolate Hershey's Pieces candy. Don't freak it out, I didn't splurge and go hog wild. I simply adjusted my calories, eating less "real food" to accomodate for the treat I planned on having.

With it being Monday again, it's time to get cut that shit out. And although I didn't snack today and could afford a handful of pieces, I have identified those little chocolate nuggets as a slippery slope food for me - especially on days like today where work was hellacious and I want so badly to convince myself that I deserve it. I even tried reasoning with myself, saying I'd have 10 pieces and call it good. But I don't know if I could do that for sure. So I will do myself the favor and avoid completley.

Sometimes you have to be honest with yourself about what is feasible and what is not. Just admit it when there's a food you may or may not be able to control yourself around - and avoid it. That simple. Remind yourself how hard you've worked for healthy eating to become seamless, and then don't ruin it with mindless noshing.

On a side note, I definitely felt the effects of incorporating sugary treats into my diet this Monday morning. I had NO energy, was "irregular," and felt toxic on the inside. To be honest, despite the craving, I'm excited to get back to feeling clean and lean.