Did you know that the best selling type of book is the cookbook? Guess what the second best selling book is? The diet book! Magazine covers are bombarding us with images of youth and fitness while enticing us with mouth watering images of triple chocolate mouse cake and fudge brownies supreme. It's no wonder we are caught between a rock and some tight pants (har har)!
We live in the day and age where self-care and pampering is getting more and more attention. But pampering ourselves with food causes more harm than good. When we use food to sooth, reward, punish (no cookie for you!), and motivate ourselves, we miss out on the great celebrations in our lives. Are you using sweets and treats to get you through the day?
Some thoughts...
What happened to birthday cake? We now have easy access Hostess cupcakes, twinkies, or some low-fat variety.
What about major holiday feasts? We have chicken roasts in the deli section or Boston Market down the street.
What about trick-or-treating? Halloween goodies assault up from every checkout line at the grocery store.
What about Thanksgiving? The grocery aisles have tastes and flavors to appease every craving. Gas stations have mini-marts with all our necessities.
When does it stop?
America is becoming (or already is really) the fattest nation in the world. So, I want you to ask yourself this.
Can you cut out some sweets and treats?
Do you really look at the food you put into your body?
Do you know why you eat?
Do you know what you are eating?
Is there a better way to handle your stress than eating?
Find a new way to appreciate, motivate, and reward yourself (and your children!!!). Save the sweets and treats for the holidays. Your body and mind will thank you!
