Ever feel rebellious and want to do something that goes against what you’ve created for yourself?
That was me tonight. My mind wasn’t over thinking significantly, but I craved fast food. Maybe it was all the talk these past few days about nutrition that stirred it up, maybe I’m blocking feelings. Not sure, yet.
What I do know is that I just wanted a burger with fries. “I’ve ate well all day and could make some veggies to go with it” I told myself. “We will be fine. This has happened before and we went back to eating well the next day”, but although the convincing was loud and seemed harmless, I knew looking up Steak n Shakes nutrition guide might give me some clarity.
Y’all… it was rough. Exactly what I expected, but still rough. And apparently, I needed more convincing, because then I checked Applebee’s and Taco Bell too before finally getting up and throwing some seafood and veggies in the air fryer.
After that, I opened my windows, went outside, and took a few deep breaths with my feet in the grass. I came back in and enjoyed the smell of shrimp and scallops cooking.
Sometimes we think we’re “fine,” that our mind is being harmless, but it can be a sneaky disguise. Trust your gut. Do whatever you need to reveal those “just this once” thoughts for what they are: Divine tests, opportunities to choose differently.
You do not have to fall back into old habits. You can shift, grow, and change the tune.
Tell me I’m not alone, what’s your funniest or most unexpected craving detour?