Yesterday was Easter. It was a lovely day...blue sky, warm breeze, great family, and NO diet! It felt great to brainlessly consume whatever I wanted. I was able to enjoy food purely for its flavor without thought to how it was fueling my body. I enjoyed my family and didn't worry about my mental health or my weight. That is kind of freeing. On this cheat day, however, I did learn a few things.
I learned that sugar just doesn't have the same hold on me that it once did. I ate sugar to be sure...but it wasn't as awesome as I remember it. The coconut cheesecake that I made was truly delightful, but that was not the case for the rest of the random candy and sugary snacks I ate..they were just so-so. I'll need to remember that as I am faced with the mountains of Easter candy that have infiltrated my home!
I learned that my body does not respond well to eating dairy and processed wheat. My tummy felt more puffy than it has in weeks. Lethargy hit me like a ton of bricks. I just felt heavy and puffy. That doesn't make a girl feel pretty.
In the end I think I like the concept of a cheat day. The psychology of feasting on holidays helps me to get through the everyday without cheating on my diet. The reality of a cheat day reminds me why I am on a restrictive diet in the first place. Today I got back on track without hesitation. I cheerfully await the next holiday!
Life Less Sweet: Documentation of my struggle with depression and anxiety.
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