There is a tiny Mexican restaurant in Hot Springs which has served as a purveyor of deliciousness for some 40 years now. Their cheese dip is the stuff of legend, and they love to put said cheese all over the top of many items on their menu. It's spectacular!
Last night, I let my guard down and enjoyed one of their most popular items - a meat burrito covered in cheese dip with chips.
There is nothing fancy about this particular burrito. It is simply a giant flour tortilla filled with a small cow's worth of beef, covered with cheese (you can get it with onions, lettuce and tomatoes if you desire). It is a large, calorie-laden gut bomb of fantastic proportions, and I LOVE IT!! I ate every single bite, chips included.
So, why am I telling you this when I'm supposed to be focusing on eating healthy and losing weight? The reason is simple. I believe that if you want to succeed in losing weight, you have to accept the fact that you are only human, you have passions and desires and sometimes, despite your best efforts, you are going to give in to your desires. Believe it or not, THIS IS A GOOD THING!!! Treat yourself to something you're really craving. Savor and enjoy it. Make it an event with friends and family. Whatever you need to do to feel like you are living!
Then, once the dust has settled, come right back to the plan you have been following so dilligently. You'll be ready to start on the healthy path again and that hole in your soul reserved for decadent food will be filled for a while. I'm already back on track today with my granola and black coffee for breakfast.
Obviously, this is something to be done only occasionally (no more than every two weeks would be a good place to start). Remember, we have been talking about a lifestyle change, not a diet. No one can be expected to find a healthy place in life by giving up everything they love. Indulge on occasion and your conversion to a healthy lifestyle will stay on track. Remember, if losing weight was easy, we would all be skinny. This little indulgence can at least make losing weight bearable.
So, from now on, when you just can't stand celery and yogurt anymore, live a little. Just remember to follow the rules of The Burrito!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
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2 comments:
Just read all of the comments. I am the one with diabeties. Since I found out about my sugar I have lost 44lbs. I am watching my carbs and walking. But have a long way to go. I am hoping that everyone in the group can reach their goal, whatever it may be. And yes, I will give my name.
Good for you, Linda. Hang in there. Don't quit like I did. After surgery I couldn't walk but I could have refrained from eating so much and not gained back 12 of the pounds I had lost.
Doug said "...once the dust has settled, come right back to the plan you have been following so diligently."
Good advice. I do that every day. (grin) I just couldn't pass that up. (groan)
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