When this whole healthy diet thing started, the first few days, or maybe even weeks, was really difficult because I would get cravings for ice cream, chocolate, or anything yummy. Once I really got into it, the cravings subsided, and eventually disappeared for the most part. Sure, I would get a hankering every now and again, but I didn't have that unsatisfied feeling every time after I ate a meal. You know, the kind that says You. Must. Have. Dessert.
Yeah, that feeling is back. Hard core. Since I rediscovered food, I now get that craving for a sweet snack following any meal. Its a sweetness and a craving that is only solved with indulging it.
So tonight, after an edgy day at work, I found myself abandoning my after work walk (which would have been a helpful stress reliever). Dinner was rather healthy and even included a salad and veggies. After dinner, that familiar craving appeared. I thought about running through the McDonald's drive through for yet another McFlurry, but instead I texted a friend inquiring about a Cold Stone run.
She didn't answer for some time, and I started blogging in attempts to thwart the calls of the ice cream. I figured it was a sign that I shouldn't give in to that craving. And to help thwart that effort even more, I considered taking a bath so that if/when she responded, I would be in my jammies and not in the mood to go.
I didn't take that bath in time.
She responded and off to Cold Stone we went. Ohhhh, it tasted mighty fine. I'm hoping this satisfies that craving for quite some time, but I am afraid it may just reinforce that craving possibly making it stronger.
I'm unmotivated and weak at the moment. Not a good combination for fighting off sinful urges.
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