18/02/2021
"I was so stressed, I ate the whole damn thing. Now I hate myself."
How many have you have been in a similar situation when you've been stressed? Tight deadlines at work, trying to get the kids off the screen, a fight with a partner or friend got you reaching for that extra snack?
We've all been there! When I was working in patisserie I would constantly find myself reaching for the extra little delicious morsel. Added bonus, it would distract me from my present reality.
But I also really wanted to be healthier so I could build the body I wanted, to be stronger at work. Making bread is physically DEMANDING! Also, did you know when you over indulge in sweets you get acne?!?! Not a strong look!
So did I ditch the cake and sweet treats? HELL NO! I'm French, you can get laughed out of town for that kind of behaviour. Also, and more importantly you don't need to. You can make a small change that will get you where you want to be.
For me it was about reducing the amount of sugary treats and tapping into my stubborn streak in a positive way. When I got stressed I would take myself to the gym or a walk to distract myself. I wanted to be strong and have clear skin more than I wanted to hate myself. This took practice but I shifted my patterns over time.
I'm not one for swapping treats out for a healthier version, it's not my style. But it might be yours. Find an alternative version of your favourite treat that you can enjoy without the guilt.
Cause life is to be enjoyed!
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I will be getting in touch with 5 lucky people and hopping on a Get Fit Plan call to discuss topics like this and helping them solve these self-sabotaging antics. I'm here to help!