I Am NOT An Iron Maiden
I am human just like the rest of the world.
People wondered how I managed to stick to my diet. It’s not easy going liquid for 2 meals a day and only getting to eat 1 meal of solid food.
Well, let me tell you this - it’s not an iron will or discipline, I’m just stubborn. That’s my secret.
But, just like any ordinary person out there, that does not mean that I’ve not had my moments of weakness. Sometimes the cravings can be so overwhelming.
Take yesterday, for example, I had this sudden craving for Subway’s parmesan oregano bread which is so soft and fluffy. So did I persevere and stop myself from indulging in that craving?
Tsk….of course not. That would be the biggest mistake. If you get a craving indulge in it. Hey, you deserve it.
A lot of people don’t think so, and that’s the problem. A lot of people break down and succumb to 1 craving and suddenly, their whole diet is ruined. It shouldn’t be that way.
I always believe that we shouldn’t be too strict with ourselves. We have to allow ourselves the occassional indulgement. If we keep ourselves on this tight leash all the time, one fine day, we are going to have a major meltdown.
So what if I gobbled up that huge sandwich? Look, I had been pretty much sticking to my diet for the past 90 days or so, having seen good progress so far. 1 little indulgence ain’t gonna ruin the whole thing for me.
Maybe it’s that perfection mentality that a lot of people have. Got screwed by the boss in the morning and the rest of their day is ruined. Had a burger and the whole diet goes out the window.
Maybe these people are just looking for an excuse to fail? After all, any major lifestyle change is a difficult transition and it’s so much easier to carry on our merry ways.
Get this - NOTHING IS PERFECT. There is no such thing as a perfect day or a perfect diet. The best that we can do is to change and adapt as we go along.
So don’t go beat yourself up when you succumb to the occassional temptation. Sure, you’ll feel proud of yourself when you resist. But carry on and you’ll be just plain miserable.
Besides, I always believe in rewarding myself for each milestone. If I can stick to my diet the whole week, I give myself a treat during the weekends.
That way, everybody’s happy.
