How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

I love salami. When I tell you I love salami, I mean I can devour an entire package in one day if I’m not too careful. That’s nearly one pound of salty, processed meaty goodness. Nom nom!

When I nibble on just one piece, there’s like a wave that comes over me and I audibly say, "Mmmmmm". Is there a food that does that for you, like maybe a piece of chocolate or a sip of wine?

It’s literally a pleasure trigger that interrupts my thoughts and emotions, and gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling.

It wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized something. As much as I enjoy this feeling, this burst of deliciousness and moment of happiness was just that–fleeting. Before I knew it, I was feeling full in my belly, of 1500 calories and 140 g of fat, but still empty in my heart.

Depressing, I know. But that’s not what I want to dwell on today. Because here’s the deal. I still love salami and I’m not about to break up with it. You can have your salami–or cake or steak or wine or whatever is your thing–and eat it too while on your wellness journey. You can still enjoy the yummy things in life in a way that aligns with your weight loss plan and goals.

How? I’m going to dive into it in today’s episode! Tune in for four different ways to continue enjoying the foods you love without feeling the guilt of enjoying them. I also leave with you with one final recommendation to help you make choices that will support your pursuit of happiness and health.

BONUS RESOURCES: >> Take the Eat It or Beat It Quiz! This silly-sounding quiz is just a fun and easy way to see if maybe your favorite food still has a place in your wellness journey or if might be worth saying, "Beat it!" to the foods that are in your way of winning at weight loss. Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/EatItOrBeatItQuiz. >> To support you in this effort, I've created something just for you. It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it! It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<

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