The Fat Kid Within

I'm not going to lie.  There is a fat kid inside me who would give a kidney and part of her liver for a big, greasy, juicy hamburger and a side of Ben & Jerrys right about now. 

I will not give in.  One of the greatest things one can teach a child is how to deal with disappointment in healthy and productive ways.  Today, I am giving a life lesson to the fat kid within and disappointing it with carrots and protein shakes.  It's not all the kid's fault.  Food shouldn't be so delicious! I place the blame squarely on seasoning, texture, smell, and advertisement.  Who among us can turn down the deliciousness of pizza, burgers, fries, ice cream, and cheesecake when the evil media and greedy capitalists flaunt their delicious food flavors in our faces day in and day out?!?  If we adults struggle against such inhumane tyranny, how can we expect the children to stand up against these evil forces?!?  They are only children!!!! We must guide and deny them the things they incorrectly desire!

This may seem mean or harsh to you.  Maybe it is.  Am I punishing myself and denying my body one of life's few pleasures? No. I am practicing tough love.  When I was young my dad would hug me and tell me how much he loved me after having to administer some sort of discipline when behaviors that were considered less than desirable occurred.  Let's just say I did less than desirable things frequently and subsequently got A LOT of hugs! :)  Why did he do this? Probably because he wanted to relay to me that discipline comes from a place of love. He wanted the best for me and wanted me to succeed in life, so he was obligated to correct the behaviors that would set me up for failure rather than success.  

So tonight I eat veggies and map out my week for hiking, biking, and treadmill time.  Tonight I disappoint the fat kid within because I love my body and want the very best for it.  Bring on the pain and all the gain!