I started this Tuesday treat thread for the same reason I started my blog altogether: to gently peer pressure myself (with the invisible help of you, my readers,) into trying new life experiences aimed towards the ultimate goal of helping me ‘grow the eff up.’ I’m well on my way, methinks, to expanding my palate, my mind, my closet and my ego many other wonderful things that come with having a forum where you can freely express yourself. One unfortunate side effect I wasn’t anticipating when I started this thread, however, was the expansion of…my waistline.
The Tuesday treats thread has opened me to a world of delicious, delicious delicacies waiting to be cooked and it’s opened the Pandora’s box for my sweet tooth. And that’s dangerous for a girl like me who, let’s be honest, doesn’t just have a sweet tooth but rather an entire mouth full of greedy teeth. Sweet teeth, salty teeth, savory teeth- I crave food like Lindsay craves attention. And while I firmly believe that it is not only normal, but a right of passage to relish those moments when you’re young and single and fresh out of your parent’s coop and no one’s there to stop you from eating ice cream straight from the tub for breakfast, I’m beginning to realize that the key to maturity is achieving a sense of balance.
So, jokes about ‘balance’ and ‘a scale’ aside, (because really, it’s too soon for that,) I’m going to make a more conscious effort to find a healthy balance between the foods that I want to eat, and foods that I should eat. Right now those foods are definitely pretty mutually exclusive. I mean, in a match up of Chocolate vs. Kale there’s no contest for who would win my heart. But with some self-determination and friendly peer pressure from you guys, maybe Kale and I can get to know each other a little better I won’t think he’s such a bad guy.
All of this, I guess, was one hell of a long way to introduce the the simplest Tuesday treat ever featured: a glass of water. I H8 water, but I am constantly guilted into drinking it by Dr. Oz and Oprah and my Bikram yoga instructor and any skinny model or skin guru I read about in a fashion magazine. If you’re like me and would rather drown in water than drink it, then it’s imperative that you listen to what I’m about to say. Water does not have to be boring and tasteless! Adding a few slices of citrus makes all the difference without any of the added calories. Here, I made two combinations: orange & mint, and lemon & cucumber. But you could add any combination of fresh fruits, veggies, or herbs to add some “ohh!” to your H2O.
Thanks for letting me get vulnerable with you guys and share some of my fears about my journey into health-dom and adulthood. I’m not ready to go overboard, but I’d appreciate any tips or tricks you have for small ways to make a healthier me. But I’m warning you, if anyone makes a fat joke in the comments section, I’ll cry. Kisses!
grow up, meghan. 