I don’t like to have a “CHEAT DAY.” I just don’t believe in it. I like to treat myself when my body is telling me its okay. This isn’t every day or every weekend but I don’t deprive myself of things I want, I just limit it. I would probably feel so gross if I gave myself 1 day to eat as much junk as I wanted. I would hate the way I felt after and probably have a stomach ache and never want to do it again.

This past weekend I had a few more treats then usual but I worked my butt of in the gym last week and to be honest I’m not trying to lose weight so I wanted to make sure I took in extra calories. While I could’ve chose a few healthier snacks I let my cravings take over a bit and I enjoyed every second

Saturday morning part of my pre-boot camp meal was 1/2 of a Chocolate Chip Muffin and 1/2 of a Strawberry frosted donut from Dunkin Donuts. Marc and I did a little split and Ava also had a few bites. (her first time having a bite of a donut)

Talk about PURE SUGAR!

I also ate 2 eggs, spinach and 1 piece of whole grain toast. I woke up with a crazy appetite and I went with my sugar craving. It’s a good thing your body processes carbs better first thing in the morning because I loaded up!

My other indulgence this weekend was wine! (this was an old pic, my other one came out terrible)

Besides those few treats, I ate tons of grilled veggies, fresh fruit, lean meats and healthy carbs like sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, & potato salad.

So although I had my “TREATS” I didn’t eat anything else that I would consider unhealthy and I never thought twice about the muffin or the donut or the wine. I didn’t go over board and because of that, I never felt bloated, uncomfortable or the least bit upset with my choices.

The point of this post is to let you know that no one eats a perfect diet. I like my approach and it allows me to eat healthy 90% of the time and my 10% gives me a little leeway to eat whatever I want. Although I post tons of healthy stuff on this blog I’m still normal and I still like to enjoy food & life but in moderation! 

What are your favorite “TREATS?”

Do you believe in “Cheat Days?”

I am sure there are a lot of excited kids out there today. They are probably even more pumped that Halloween falls on a Friday. Tonight we will be celebrating Ava’s first Halloween. I can’t say we are going trick or treating but we will be visiting a few houses including my brother’s and my parents!

Ava is dressing up as a lady bug!

Isn’t she CUTE!!

She clearly had no interest in the camera. I will be sure to capture some better pictures tonight.

Yesterday I posted some Healthy Halloween Treats. In case you missed them, they are quite fun and easy to make.

If you haven’t carved your pumpkins yet, I highly recommend you do that today.

Last night after Boot Camp class I baked some pumpkin seeds as a night-time post workout snack! They fixed my salt craving and packed a nice crunch!

Salt & Pepper Pumpkin Seeds

1 cup pumpkin seeds rinsed and pat dry

1 tbsp of canola oil

salt & pepper

Toss the pumpkin seeds with oil, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt & pepper. Bake your pumpkin seeds at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden and crispy on top! Remove from oven and sprinkle with more salt!

I used my toaster oven so they cooked up super fast. Make sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!!

Will you be trick or treating or handing out candy for Halloween?

Do you have anything fun planned this weekend?

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