I literally couldn't take another night of egg whites so I made the decision this afternoon to cheat for dinner tonight.
So I had an omelete instead. I had some courgette, aubergine and a small amount grilled chicken in it and that's it. Not much of a cheat, admittedly, but a cheat nonetheless.
It's made a huge difference in my attitude however. Kevin sent a very interesting email about visceral fat today and I think reading that and enjoying an actual meal for the first evening in a week has re-energised me and re-focussed me to my goal. I've realised that it's quite important to step back from the whole thing every so often to remind oneself what the whole point is. It's too easy to lose sight of the intent, lose focus and just get pissed off.
Tomorrow is day 35 - the end of week five. I go into week six with renewed energy and an excitement that I haven't felt since day one.
So it's not really cheating at all then is it.
such a simple cheat, and as you say has renergised you.
ReplyDeleteI cheated today and ate my own weight in sourdough bread with real butter, peanut butter and jam. Then we had a bbq tonight, I ate a burger, and had a yummy slice of cheescake....sometimes it helps to appreciate the freedom of eating what one feels like, as opposed to what one should eat. So long as its not too often I think it helps one reappreciate the structure and focus of a diet. I always long to be back on my healthy eating regime after a splurge, so that has to be a bonus - Oh, I did run 5k this am so I am allowed a wee fall fo the wagon. xxx