Yes I deserve it.
It's Spring Break time. I didn't go anywhere, but I have the vacation mentality. Experience, drink and be merry. Eat now, worry later. That mentality can sabotage all of the good work that you have done. Experiences can still be had, but be practical about portion sizing and beverage (adult or otherwise) amounts.
I have my kids in town this week. It has been tough. I usually don't have a problem planning my meals or skipping the fast foods and sugary items. But as a part time parent, I want to offer and experience as much fun and excitement as possible. That usually means more soda, more fast food or restaurant meals, and more concessions (movies, bowling, sporting events).
But does the food make the experience? Is it even really apart of it? I do know this: I am not a good model for my children if I make all of the easy choices. 3 days in I have an upset stomach and a couple extra pounds, as well as an expectation level of what they can expect. It is time to right the ship. Make good choices and have conversations that help them understand about the relationship that bad food choices has with our body.
There are always reasons to have a lapse. My children being near is the worst one. To make them a scapegoat is horrible parenting. I also have to be concerned about not being able to flip the switch to be healthy again. Research suggests that bad food consumption can lead to increased thoughts of needing more of that food. Yikes.
