Diet Schmiet

The “diet” controversy; we have all done it. Super Size me with a diet coke. Diet foods and beverages are a big SHAM! Yes I said it, SHAM! Now, that being said I think regular coke is just as poison but the diet stuff is a false sense of security; this is my battle with diet sodas and sugar free stuff. First let me preface this by saying I love me some sugar. Put in Oreo in front of my and watch my willpower disincarnate. I seriously crave sugar first thing in the morning. I, through much discipline and education have suppressed this sugar addiction, but now all that remains is the satisfaction of sugar free lattés and diet sodas. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Why stop at good enough when I can be better. So I am challenging myself to give up my daily diet beverage and sugar free whatever’s and instead saving this as a treat when going out to dinner or special occasions (which is a rare occasion). I know as some of you read this you may be thinking “This chick is too extreme” But even in my few days of giving up the diet sodas I have realized something; I don’t crave as much junk or salty foods. Who wants chips and water? I have found that my cravings for salty snacks are just not as exciting without the diet drink to follow. So maybe the diet soda won’t make you fat but the things you crave when you drink it certainly are not the healthiest. Here is the deal; I am not telling you have to be an extremist. I believe in order to maintain success; your daily diet has to be feasible and enjoyable. It’s ok to cheat sometimes. It’s ok to drink soda but maybe a regular coke once and a while is better than a diet soda everyday? Think about what you put into you body and how it makes you feel. Here is your challenge; Write down what you eat and how you feel after. This isn’t just for those who want to loose weight this is for everyone who wants to live healthy and feel good. If you are trying to loose weight, try saying “I want to be healthy” instead of “I want to loose weight” Your body is connected to your mind. If you tell your brain what to do, your brain well return the favor for your body. Again, I am no expert this is all from personal experience and research. We are all in this journey together! Weather your big or small or in-between I think we all want to feel good! Hope your week is amazing! Today I want you to do something you have never done before. Break up the routine and let me know how it goes!

Xoxo

Sarah