A though for all

tiggerbounce411

That was supposed to say "Thought"...I came across this little bit of info and thought I would share it here since we all look for ways to make it though. Take note of the line that says 1 night of "gluttony" (LOL) won't derail progress. Apparently we SHOULD let ourselves have treats without a second thought, in moderation of course, thus it's not a diet. Afterall, they said the journey truely is a destination folks. Better yet, just look at the slide show here...
http://www.divinecaroline.com/22176/116399-eight-ways-cheat-diet-lose?ordersrc=yash102511appf#0

The mere idea of “cheating” on a diet fills some people with horror, yet many experts believe occasional culinary indulgence is one of the best ways to stay on track. Howard J. Rankin, author of 7 Steps to Wellness, explains, “What works when dieting is progress, not perfection. Perfectionists are poor dieters because they inevitably fail to maintain their perfection, and eventually they quit.” Keep in mind that it takes a lot more than one night of gluttony to derail your progress toward a slimmer figure—your body reflects your cumulative eating habits, not what you put away in a single meal, even if it’s fried chicken and ice cream. Think about it statistically: if you allow yourself one “freebie” meal each week out of twenty-one total, that means you’re eating poorly less than 5 percent of the time—certainly not enough to prevent you from realizing your nutritional goals. The most important thing, says Livestrong.com, is to plan your food indulgences in advance, integrating them at regular intervals into your diet. By making treats an “official” part of your eating plan, you’ll remove the guilt associated with them—and have something to look forward to each week