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Yep, agree @bryanjohnson. However, for those, many, including myself that do want to test the body, embrace nostalgia and taste the flavours of something we use to consume to be social after days/months of discipline, here's a solution: change the semantics.
For example, instead of using the word 'cheat' - cheaters betray people and themselves, leading to feelings of guilt and telling lies - say to your self "I give my self permission today", or "I choose this today". I find it makes it more of an internally aligned decision, changing the conversation from what is an anomaly in the routine.
An wise Irish man once said its good to eat the dirt on the potatoes as it keeps your body in touch with the earth. 0 reply
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I would argue that we were created for a cycle of feasting and fasting. The Catholic Church, for centuries, has advocated for this practice, encouraging self-discipline, fortitude, and gratitude. We gather together as a community to feast.
Tim Ferris, in his book The 4-Hour Body, supports this concept from a health perspective. He argues that strategic fasting can reset the body, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote fat loss, while designated feast days help prevent metabolic slowdown and maintain psychological balance.
Integrating both fasting and feasting into your routine, you align with a natural human rhythm. Thinking of it as “cheating” is probably the only thing that is preventing you from benefiting from making room for a lovely meal with friends and family. 0 reply
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