Yesterday, however, that was kinda tough! It was my sister's birthday and the family got together for some Thai carryout. I called the restaurant to make sure their curries were coconut-based as opposed to dairy (they were) and suggested some "meat-on-a-stick appetizers" to my dad, who was doing the ordering. Despite all my planning ahead, I was severely wanting the spring rolls, the little wonton things, and the ice cream cake (it was Turkey Hill- I didn't know they even made ice cream cake!) A couple times I almost made a grab for the naughty appetizers, but I resisted. I knew it wasn't worth it to risk undoing all the progress I've made, and if the damn wontons are that great, there will be more of them next month. I just kept telling myself that, and made it through the evening!
A lot of drama and self-congratulating over a little food, I know. We get so used to treating ourselves and giving in to our desires all the time, and, well, we get spoiled. I think of challenges like this as not only healing to the body, but a great exercise in restraint. It's nice being a grownup and getting to do whatever you want, but eventually you've gotta learn to tell yourself "no." And when you do, give yourself a little pat on the back! :)
Spring rolls are of the devil! Glad you resisted Jules!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to ACTUALLY stick to Paleo for 30 days, so this was a really helpful post! It helps to see how other people resist temptation so I can try it as well! My main problem is wine...mehhhh...(and Josh). haha :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara :) The boyfriend factor is tough! Cassidy's pretty paleo, but if he offers to take me out for food, I rarely say no, and then I'm faced with all kinds of bad stuff! I had a talk with him about this program and asked him to be mindful of unknowingly tempting me with stuff, and it's been going pretty well.
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