I was in a restaurant and it was time to order. Now, did this mean I can't still order things I liked? Of course we can. Just order them with a few health building rules in mind. For instance, let's say you want an omelet, hash browns, toast and coffee for breakfast. Order the omelet and ask for egg whites only to be used. Throw in some veggies like tomato, avocado, mushroom, onion, bell pepper and leave out the meat and cheese. For the hash browns, leave them as they are, don't add a ton of ketchup or salt to them. For the wheat toast, ask the waiter for no butter on them. And lastly, for the coffee, maybe you try it black, without the cream and sugar, or, if you have to have them, try only one of them or a little less of both, see?
That's over ten small victories right here! And you can still enjoy your meal. Sometimes, a smart food choice means eating something not so good for you (if you feel you have to) and cutting that amount down. Hey, it's all about reinforcing good eating habits that will get you healthy.
The road to great health is a journey indeed. And you won't get where you want to be if you are busy putting yourself down for eating some food you know isn't the best for you. Find your little victories in every meal. And enjoy the ride :)
Ranman breakfast picture of the day: Whole wheat pancakes, strawberries, soy yogurt, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup and cinnamon. All organic.
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