i confess to one addiction I have: junk food. Fast food is usually the way I’ve consumed junk food, and it’s a struggle at times because there are so many fast food franchises within a couple of miles in either direction from our house. Burger King, Taco Bell, Popeye’s, Nation’s, Chipotle are a few that lie to the north. Der Wienerschnitzel, Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s. I am not listing the several good tacqueria and burrito places, and burger and pizza joints. that serve food quickly and on demand. The commonality is that all of these choices are excessive and over the top with either fat, carbs, calories, salt, cholesterol, or often all of these. Which is why they taste so good. I think out of all the choices, the Mexican food places are less greasy and calorie-laden, but I have to go easy on the rice and beans.
On the way home from dropping Aya off, I was tempted to stop at one of these places for a breakfast sandwich or burrito, but passed on it and went home. I made myself a bowl of meusli with chopped up pear, apple, and strawberries, then topped it with high quality almond milk, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds. After letting this sit for several minutes, I chowed down and now, about 20 minutes later, I am full and satisfied without feeling bloated like I would have if I had eaten fast food. So this is my reason for celebrating. Just acknowledging being successful and letting that sink in.
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