What Are You Resisting?

chocolate chip cookiesDoes this sound familiar?

You’re at a restaurant, watching the person next to you devour a pile of crisp sweet potato fries.

They look SO tempting.

In that moment – what would you do?

Would you reach over and grab one, without a moment’s thought?

Which of the following outcomes best describes you?

 

A)   You FIGHT the urge – you’d really like to sample just one.

B)   You CAVE – there’s no way you can sit there and not have a taste.

C)  You RESIST – as tempting as it might be, you remind yourself that it’s not worth the physical pain and discomfort.
Do you see yourself in any of these sceanrios?

Of course, if you answered (C) – that is the correct answer!

It’s where you ultimately want to be, not only on occasion, but all the time.

Let’s go through the other two scenarios again, one by one.

 

If you answered (A):

This is where we all begin – with the inner conversation – trying to decide whether to Cave or Resist.

Consider it a good sign that you’ve taken the time to at least contemplate your choices.

Remember, too, that you may always have this battle.

It doesn’t necessarily go away.

I was reminded of this, while watching my husband eat those fries, and feeling a little bit tempted.

But I knew this particular restaurant did not have a dedicated fryer.

Which meant those fries would have been cross-contaminated by all the breaded foods on the menu, that were cooked in the same oil – definitely not a good sign.

 

If you answered (B):

Unfortunately, this is where you may find yourself time and time again.

Which makes it a good time to step back, and ask “Why?”

Why are you doing this?

Why are you even tempted?

And then:

What are you resisting?

What is it about having to follow a special diet – possibly for the rest of your long life – that frustrates you the most?

What is it you are really fighting?

 

Postscript:

Do you see those cookies in the photo above?

Who’s to say they aren’t gluten-free?

My point being, they certainly could be – which is to say that being gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to give up all your favorite treats.

Absolutely not!

Although it does mean you’ll need to learn now to make tasty alternatives that are safe for you to eat – and I show you exactly how to do that in my “Done-For-You” Gluten-Free Survival Guide – a proven process laid out for you in 6 easy steps.”

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