I was just thinking about Don's post again (which is a good one - and a classic one too
) and thought I'd put my thoughts down here, as it is good discussion for the subject at hand.
To be honest, I could also eat more "goodies" than I do, without any obvious effects in the short term - that is
visual effects. We can all do that for that matter. But here lies the problem, and its here that my idea of how to take care of one's body differs from the majority.
You see, by heading into this journey with the idea that one can eat "whatever" every once in a while without any adverse effects, simply means that one is MORE THAN LIKELY
NOT going to achieve ones
long term and lasting goal of a lean, muscular body. This is because by allowing yourself these "detours" one does not break their addiction! Said another way, one
continues to be addicted - just in smaller doses. And the problem with any addiction not left 100% unchecked, is that eventually, most people will always go back to the problem!
That is why it is best to tell yourself - "no - I am not going to do anything that isnt helping me achieve my goal." If this means a this or that one day after a couple of weeks - OK - as mentioned, but as also mentioned - YOU WONT EVEN WANT IT IF YOU STICK TO A REGIMENT! Therefore its a mute point!
But another thought. Who says, one hasnt to torture themselves with awful healthy foods? This cannot be further from the truth! As mentioned, any craving for sweets is taken care of by your protein shakes which are found in a PLETHORA of flavours such as bannana, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc etc etc. Plus you can add peanut butter, coffee, fruits, nuts. I mean really - if one cannot accept this as a replacement for ice cream and cake, well you better not even try!
And why does chicken with vegatables, brown rice, salt, pepper, tabasco, lemon, oranges, etc. etc. have to be so torturous to eat? Of course, none of this is! Be creative - try something new! Buy a book on healthy foods made gourmet if stumped! It all the mindset and nothing more.
But again, if you really want to make some LONG TERM AND
LASTING changes to your life so you are looking and feeling as fit in old age as any top tuned 25 year old, it is imperitive to get on the tracks and stay there
completely until addictions are completely broken, and new ways of thinking about what is desert and gourmet become the norm.
Its all a mindset - not a sacrifice.