Confession:
I ate Mexican today for lunch. I also had chips and salsa. Not the most “diet friendly.”
Guess what? This was part of my healthy eating plan.
Huh, you might ask. Let me explain. I aim to eat clean for 90% of the week. The other 10% can go towards “cheat” meals. This way I’m not restricting myself all the time and still get to enjoy my favorite indulgences two or three times a week, such as my favorite Mexican restaurant.
To help me out a little more today I:
- Went for lunch so my body would have the rest of the day to digest and process
- Ordered a smaller lunch plate of chicken, rice, and veggies – no reFRIED beans! Plus I added their fresh salsa.
- Drank water rather than a frozen concoction.
- Wore pants I recently got back into. They are a little snug in the waist so I ate mindfully and left room for any extra expansion if you know what I mean.
- Was back to my clean eating after lunch so it did not ruin the rest of my day.
By doing this I allowed myself some of the food I love, but can’t eat every night. (hello – tried that before & it didn’t work out so well!) Therefore, by allowing a little here and there I am:
- Less likely to binge and go way overboard
- More motivated to stay on track
- Able to put a craving at bay knowing my next “cheat” is around the corner
- Able to make sure I really want what I’m craving
- Mindful and in control of what I eat
- Better equipped to stay on track
So, this planned indulgence is one “tool” I use weekly to enjoy my favorite not so healthy meals, not kill my healthy eating plan, and most importantly stay on track!
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