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It's that time of year again, you know? Sweets are
everywhere, drinks are flowing, and the resistance begins to break down. You
know you can have one drink, but more than one becomes a problem. You know you
can have one or even two bites of a sweet, but more than that becomes a
problem.
This is where we all struggle: finding the willpower
and the desire to continue on our journey, to maintain the consistency of our
diet and exercise. It would be a shame if we let one or two weeks ruin all our
progress in a year. That's the prize to keep your eyes on. All of the progress
that you've made, all of the good things that you've done, you don't want to
erase in one meal or one week.
Can you indulge yourself? Of course. Can you
overindulge yourself? You can, but you probably shouldn't.
So, look at the table groaning with all those
delectable morsels, pick one or two, and have a bite or two of each, enjoying
the hell out of every bite. Chew it thoroughly, close your eyes, and enjoy the
taste, the feel, and the aroma of the food in your mouth and on your tongue.
And then have another bite, and as you do, realize that maybe that second bite
wasn't quite as satisfying, quite as good as that first bite, and you know
every bite after that won't be as good. After that, it just becomes something
to do that you're supposed to do. I'm supposed to eat the whole piece. I'm
supposed to finish my plate. You don't have to. There's no “supposed to” here.
Enjoy your indulgences, but don't overdo it in a way that sabotages all your
progress.
If you're interested in building muscle and strength,
sign up for a free fitness assessment at www.crossfitodyssey.com or reach out
to me directly, and let's get you started on your journey to extraordinary
results.
John Mariotti
www.sunday-stories.blogspot.com
775-338-2412
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