There are some of us that have an amazingly high level of will power. I don’t see myself as one of them. Well at least not when it comes to chocolate. I love chocolate and will eat it all day. I have never in my life turned down some of that smooth, sweet, heavenly treat. As I’m typing this I am literally salivating. However, I only indulge my chocolate addiction once or twice per month. How can I do that and say that my will power is weak? Easy. I don’t keep it accessible.
Yes, I play a game of keep away with myself. You can do it to. Simply don’t buy the stuff that will go against your nutrition plan or put it in a place that requires you to work to get it. Let’s take a chocolate candy bar for example. Don’t leave it on the counter and definitely don’t ever let it into your bedroom. It is quite seductive and you won’t stand a chance. Instead put it in the pantry behind a few things. Just knowing that you have to dig it out may be enough to deter you. You can even put that chocolate in a place that is surrounded by healthier choices like nuts or fruit. The goal is to deter yourself as much as possible.
Will power is a great thing to have, but most of us get weak faster than we would want to admit. But now hopefully I have given you another weapon you can use in your fight for better health and fitness. If I had a piece of chocolate on my nightstand right now I would definitely eat it before I finish typing this post. But, its downstairs in the fridge behind the blueberries and strawberries. KNOW THY SELF!
How do you avoid straying from your nutrition plan? Email me at BeastCoachMoe@gmail.com
I love dark chocolate covered almonds! My Krytonite!!! I too put it in the pantry; out of sight out of mind. I only buy them when I know friends are coming over.