Not Today!

Last week, I had a brilliant idea to make treats every Sunday. If you missed it, check it out here.

After much thought and consideration, I've decided against that today. Even though these are SERIOUSLY calling my name.

I'm going to stay strong today, and throughout the week.

Why the change of heart?!

I'm following Chalene Johnson's 30 Day Challenge and because of the things I am learning while doing this challenge, I have decided that I need to focus on my goals.

One of my goals is to become a stronger, healthier athlete. In order to do this, I need to train harder when it comes to my workouts, and fuel my body with healthier things.

This goal does NOT fit into my Sunday Treat Day rule.

Therefore, I need to change things up a bit.

I still feel like I shouldn't limit myself and that everything in moderation is still a good rule. However, (let's be honest) my Sunday Treat Day plan was just an excuse to eat crap. Not just eat crap on one day, but eat the leftovers throughout the week. Blah!

That is DEFINITELY not consistent with my goal of wanting to become stronger and healthier.

So, I'm trying to have a different way of thinking.

I want to be healthier, stronger, and better!

The cookies and junk will just have to wait for a special occasion or a birthday or something!

Did That REALLY Just Happen?!

I don't even want to admit was happened last night!

Damn cookies!

Accountability

So if you saw my previous post about cookies, you'll appreciate this post even more!

To get the jist of it, I made amazing Snickerdoodle cookies on Sunday and I've VOWED to not eat any of them this week and to only eat treats on Sunday's.

Lately I've been eating horribly, and I'm ready to get my butt back into gear!

So...I just wanted to hold myself accountable and tell everyone that's willing to listen that I DIDN'T HAVE ANY COOKIES YESTERDAY!!! Day #1: SUCCESS!!

Wish me luck for the rest of the week!

Treats on Sunday...Good Idea or Not?

It is no secret that I love treats.

I love all treats, but COOKIES are my absolute favorite!!

Now, just because I'm in fitness and I'm a personal trainer and instructor, doesn't mean I don't have cravings and that I don't love cookies as much as the next guy.

I wish that the second I became a group fitness instructor and personal trainer, that magically I turned into this insane health nut who only consumed organic, natural food.

But it's not that easy.

I eat healthy as much as I can, and I enjoy making healthy meals with lots of veggies and healthy ingredients.

However, for me, I have found that I cannot eliminate anything from my diet. If I tell myself that something is completely off limits, that one thing is ALL I can think about.

Everything in moderation!

So my new plan is to have 1 day where I can indulge on my treat of choice.

Sunday is that day, and Snickerdoodle cookies were my treat of choice yesterday!

Everyone has a recipe that they are awesome at making. Snickerdoodles cookies are my specialty!

My condition for making them is this:

I'm only going to have treats on Sunday's.

Even though I have dozens of cookies left over from yesterday, I'm not going to eat any this week! I'll freeze them and save them for snacks for my son's preschool, or send some to work with my husband.

I don't need a treat every day. As long as I can stay to healthy eating during the week, I'm okay with treats on Sunday!

Do you give yourself a cheat day or meal? What do you like to indulge on?