Although there are temporary solutions out there, botox, fillers, etc. clean eating is the only permanent solution I have found and yes I have tried them all! It seems when you say "clean eating" the perception is that you are suffering or somehow missing out on things. The truth is, clean eating forces you to change your relationship with food, which is usually a good thing. Rather than it being a reward or an event, it simply becomes fuel for your body to all the things that you love and feel great while doing them. Does that mean it has to taste like crap? Absolutely not!
Meals were always an event at our house, lots of appetizers and snacks while we all gathered in the kitchen while the food cooked. That does not have to change! Your choices for appetizers change. Instead of pizza bites, use zucchini for the crust of your pizza bites. Choose whole grain or sprouted grain bread to dip in balsamic & olive oil instead of french bread. You get my point here. It is all about choices.
I must admit since I have been injured I have followed my plan less than I have in years. But I am knowingly doing it. I am not mindlessly doing it. I also know I will be having surgery next week and that will be the end of my more frequent than normal cheat meals. And although the occasional indulgence has brought me great comfort during this time, I know the reality of what eating like that regularly will do to me physically and in appearance. And I have no desire to go back to that. I am about to be 46 years old and have never felt better or been able to physically do more. If you are on the fence about clean eating, I highly encourage you to make the switch! You will not regret it.
Cheers to a fantastic weekend!
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