It was just another Monday morning, and I woke up feeling inspired—this was going to be the week! I was determined to eat healthier and finally shed the baby weight I’ve been carrying for two years. I envisioned daily workouts, enough water consumption to keep me constantly running to the restroom, and plenty of kale. This time, I was really going to stick with it.
As the week wrapped up, I did manage to lose a few pounds, which made me feel great when I stepped on the scale each morning. But let me tell you, I was a major grump. My head throbbed for days, and I absolutely loathed that tasteless kale, leaving me perpetually hangry. My legs ached from all the running and squats, and every trip to the bathroom felt like a trust fall. As I stared at the calendar planning out social events, I couldn’t shake the feeling that they were just temptations instead of opportunities for fun.
Thank goodness I had stashed away a little treat for myself—a pint of that trendy protein ice cream everyone seems to rave about. It was neatly tucked in my freezer, waiting for the moment I could finally indulge. I’ve been through this cycle too many times; after a week of hard work, I always reward myself. This would be my guilt-free delight.
Then came the moment I tried that fancy ice cream. I immediately felt the urge to write to my congressperson and demand a law against calling that stuff ice cream. It went straight into the trash where it belonged.
Frustrated and craving real ice cream, I reflected on the week’s efforts. Sure, I saw some results, but I was miserable and just wanted to enjoy something delicious. That annoying saying popped into my head: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” What a load of nonsense!
That phrase is often used to imply that any indulgence will ruin our progress or that enjoying food signifies weakness. Well, I’m here to say: forget that! I felt strong after a week of eating rabbit food, and I didn’t cheat. But if this is what that outdated saying is about, then even kale tastes better than skinny feels, and kale is about as enjoyable as what trees use to wipe their behinds.
So, let’s get real—plenty of foods taste just as good, if not better, than the feeling of being skinny. Bread, chocolate, cheese, bagels, milkshakes, pizza, French fries, corndogs, and tacos are just a few examples of the deliciousness that exists. And I want to clarify—there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being slim. But it’s these rigid, all-or-nothing attitudes towards diet that make us feel like failures when we indulge or don’t meet unrealistic standards. I don’t want to be “skinny” if it means surrendering all my favorite foods. A life devoid of enjoyment isn’t worth living. I may fit into my old jeans again, but what’s the point if it means giving up real ice cream? That’s a sacrifice I refuse to make.
I’m done with the nonsense surrounding phrases like “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” The next person who tries to sell me that line or something equally ridiculous like “sweat is just fat crying” will get an earful: “No, sweat is simply my body cooling down, and these are tears of frustration from attempting burpees, which are clearly created by the devil!”
Even the faintest whisper of “A moment on the lips, forever on the hips” will be met with a detailed explanation about how that cookie has a brief moment on my lips before it travels through my digestive system and ends up in the toilet about 33 hours later. I’m over these silly phrases.
Let’s instead embrace the idea that many things taste as good as feeling healthy. When I think about it, being skinny isn’t my ultimate goal. My real aim is to not dread the number my doctor reads when checking my cholesterol levels, to run up and down the stairs without gasping for air, and to make everyday choices that allow me to enjoy life without feeling guilty for having fries.
Healthy is the goal, and it looks different for everyone. We can enjoy our cake in moderation. So, let’s power through our spinach and chia seeds, then treat ourselves to a cookie or a glass of wine if we want. And whatever you do, don’t let a little indulgence make you feel like you’ve ruined everything. Life is a journey, and we don’t need to become bitter people at the end of it, willing to trade anything for a donut.
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In summary, let’s ditch the outdated mantras about dieting and embrace a more balanced approach to health and happiness. Enjoy the journey!
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