Why I don't even want to cheat anymore

I went to a wedding last weekend and ran into people I hadn't seen in months, and in many cases years. Naturally I got a lot of questions about "how did you do it?" (this is not me bragging, just stating fact, which I guess can be considered bragging) referring to the slimmer new madams2.0. I don't mind this question at all because it gives me an opportunity to talk about crossfit, fitness, and the positive changes its had in my everyday life.

Usually I initially respond by saying something to the effect of "crossfit 4x a week and a sensible diet", to which some people responded with "that's it?". That's it?? That line always gets me, because while it sounds simple, it has taken a lot of discipline to avoid certain foods, to come home and eat healthy during lunch, to ignore all the distractions trying to keep me from attending my workouts.

Another thing that I find amusing is how many people try to get me to "cheat". Let me tell you, its not going to work. If I'm going to cheat, it's going to be on my terms. I've been eating very healthy with very few "cheats" since about may 15th. In fact I ignored all forms of dessert at a wedding I was at (on June 11th) earlier this summer, and haven't really partaken of any since then. Last saturday I decided to give it a go and have 2 cakeballs because the creators of these fabulous bundles of joy demanded I try one, so I picked what I thought would be my 2 favorite flavors, sought out the ladies who created the magic and ate them in front of them. They were absolutely delicious, but I later learned that night that my body can't handle that much sugar anymore.

I'm not sure if it was the 3 sodas (not diet either, so many many grams of real sugar) or the 2 cakeballs, but there was a rumblin in my tummy all night long. My body was honestly revolted by the fact it had to break down and process all that sugar. That's why its easy for me to say I'm done with cheating, because I know how I feel afterwards. If a few cakeballs and soda can make me feel that way, I can't imagine how I would feel if I were to pound a whole piece of pie or go nuts at some buffet. The feeling isn't worth it.

So I say goodbye to the feelings of wanting to cheat, because I know better now.