Life is about choices. It's also a known fact that even hard-core weight lifters and professional body-builders have a cheat day at least once a week or once in awhile. Most people do not have the commitment or willpower to resume healthy eating habits after a cheat day. Consequently, if you know this about yourself, this article may not be for you. Continue to eat healthy everyday with small daily treats to satisfy your craving for life.
There are three main reasons you want to incorporate treats into your overall menu plan: The satisfaction of enjoying foods you love, life's celebrations, and simply enjoying the bounty of the earth, while still keeping moderation as a key focus.
If you don't plan for foods you love and then binge, you'll feel guilty and possibly give up on your path to greater health. There are many wonderful foods in the world, you should sample them all. The difference between binging and planning to consume is that you have made the psychological choice to enjoy and to what degree.
In life there are vacations, birthday parties, weddings, and the occasional visit to a great-aunt's house who bakes the best pies and cakes in the world. These are special times you should whole-heatedly enjoy. In many cultures it's actually rude to pass on food or drink that has been offered. In this case, if the food is rich and delightful, sample in moderation.
The Creator has enabled us to have so many great foods in wonderful combinations, so you should enjoy the bounty. There is a plethora of international cuisine waiting to be tasted. There are herbs and spices I cannot pronounce. There are great chefs and neighborhood cooks who's artistry of cooking cannot be ignored.
Although, the ultimate goal of our journey is to maintain health and fitness, we can still incorporate more complex food into our diets. The key here is an healthy appreciation of the foods available, with an healthy dose of moderation.
