Regret, Experience and Donuts.
Here it is:-
“I ate the donut, enjoyed the experience, but regretted it immediately!
The old saying came to mind as soon as the sweet cake was eaten. “Once on the lips, forever on the hips”.
But it isn’t as easy as that.
We have been brainwashed into believing the body should be slim, taut and terrific. Just eat only healthy, organic produce, keep your calorie intake low and exercise in the gym until you faint! Well, maybe not quite as extreme as that, but we are shown examples of models and gym junkies as the ‘perfect’ body, whether you are 12 or 85!
This line of thinking has caused more trouble than it’s worth. Of course you should eat sensibly, and not be taken in by fast food advertising. But on the other hand, a donut or some chocolate or a hamburger occasionally doesn’t really count.
If those were the only food you ate, day in day out – well that’s another story!
But to be honest, the picture of the perfect model body and the extremes that those people go to, just isn’t realistic!
Just exactly what is ‘healthy’ food? What a difficult question.
Give me your thoughts on the matter, please.
If you live in Alaska, or India, or Turkey, or France – in fact in any place on Earth, your answer would, no doubt, be different to my ideas.
Each country has its own cuisine – and some of those foods are fantastic. I adore chicken stir-fry with fried or steamed rice (Chinese)
, I love spaghetti a la marinara with parmesan (Italy)
and I would go out of my way to find a beautiful lamb and apricot tagine (Turkey).
The common thread in all those dishes is there is a little protein (meat or fish), lovely fresh vegetables and great cooking.
and I guess one of the important matters is life is to ENJOY what you have, not always striving towards the impossible. I know it is important to dream of bigger and better things, but take one step, one day at a time. don’t reach for the unattainable – take little chunks towards your ideal and – and be gentle on yourself.
With Kindness
Maureen
P.S. – don’t forget the children in your life – whether they be yours, your grandchildren, nephews or nieces, or just friends. How about you donate books to your local primary school, kindergarten or library. Here’s one you might like (available through Amazon or me – at maureenlarter@gmail.com).
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