All or Nothing

Let's talk about the all or nothing approach to eating healthy. It gets a bad rap.  But the truth is, that's the only way that works for me.  I don't think it's fair to discredit that approach.  I read a snarky post about being that crazy person that eats healthy all the time, brings their own snacks or even meals to a get together.  I don't think there is any reason to bash that person or even to concern yourself with what they are eating.  Does it affect you in any way? No. So leave them alone. They apparently have goals. And maybe they have a designated cheat day coming up and only want to use their "cheats" on food they find worthy of the cheat.  That's what I do.

I tried doing the cheat here and there approach where I wasn't quite so "strict" with myself. It did NOT work.  It just doesn't work for my goals.  I ended up "cheating" too much.  When I allow myself to regularly eat bad stuff, I find myself craving it more.  So for me, its the all or nothing approach.  Then a cheat day once in a while.  I can appreciate the fact that this way doesn't suit everybody.  But there's no need to belittle someone who turns down junk food at a get-together.

In other news, I haven't weighed myself in almost a month. So I have no idea where I'm at with that.  What I CAN tell you is that I feel better since buckling down and not allowing cheats.  I am weighing on the first Friday of every month. So we'll see if things are moving in the right direction. 

I went for my first run in a while today. Had to be super careful about my form due to all my ailments.  I can't wait for physical therapy. Though I'm a little worried about my knee. I guess we'll see!