I know. really, I know. A lot of times, it may seem like when I write this, it is the pot calling the kettle black - - but I prefer to look at it another way - this is MY positive reinforcement, this is MY accountability. If I simply say this stuff in my head - well, that's as far as it goes. If I put it out into the world, well, that creates a whole other level.
But, I digress. Back to the point of the image above. DO NOT REWARD YOURSELF WITH FOOD! It does NOT work with dogs, it certainly does NOT work with horses, and unless you want to make yourself BarnSour - you shouldn't do it for yourself, either.
It is such a slippery slope to say "I worked out, so I can eat this". Well that may be true, you DID workout, or you are GOING to workout - are you really going to put in an extra 15 minutes with your heart rate at 165 to make up for that cookie? I doubt it. In reality, you are just lessening the value of your workout.
Physical activity not only is an instant gratification thing, it is also an investment in yourself, your body, and your future. Think of your body like a bank, and the food you put into your mouth is the currency it lives on. Do you want DOLLARS, or PENNIES? Junk food is honestly worth less than pennies, but you get the idea. When you eat that wonderful (in your head at least) junk food, you are subtracting from that investment before it even hits the bank.
Work hard, sweat heavy, invest in yourself wisely.
Ugh- such a reality. How many times I am tempted to eat something and then thinking- then that workout this morning would have been for nothing! Plus- it never tastes good enough to warrant an extra workout! lol
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