21-day challenge Complete

Well that was fun.

Lessons I learned over the past 21 days:
1. It is possible to eat at home
2. Eating out really does make your gain weight faster than eating at home
3. Not eating out caused me to lose 2 pounds without doing anything different
4. I'm addicted to food
5. I can control my cravings and my addictions if I really set myself up with the capability and power to do it
6. I really do spend a lot of money on food

I don't know how much I saved actually because I didn't do what I said I would and put $5-10 into my savings account because this really wasn't about the money. I know I saved quite a bit because I have more money left in my checking account that I normally do at the end of the month, and seeing that is good enough evidence for me.

Ultimately what this challenge has brought to my attention is that I can in fact learn to control myself. Of course I believe it's going to be more difficult to not purchase food after this challenge because I wont be obligated to myself and my readers to be honest about whether or not I purchased food. At this point, who cares, besides me.

So I think what I've decided to do is come up with a plan and set specific dates that allows me to purchase food. It's always a nice treat to go out and let someone else do the cooking and let's face it Trail Dust steaks are just way better than the Walmart steaks I cook in the over. :) maybe not healthier but surely much much more tasty :)

And I full believe in not denying oneself anything. Ever. okay, deny yourself crack or other drugs, please. But as for food, sure it may be as unhealthy and eventually lead to health problems and kill you like crack will and very well the ice cream in my freezer may be more addictive for some than crack. Point is, I believe it's okay to indulge in a fat juicy steak from TD every now and then, or order that dessert or have that second cookie at the office work party.

That's what life is about, enjoying bad-for-you pleasures every once in a while. Otherwise, what the hell do you have to live for? Please, find me one person on this earth that says "MAN I SURE CANT WAIT TO GET HOME TO THAT HUGE BAG OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS!!"... ok maybe if they were bacon wrapped, sure. But please, I dare you to find me someone who prefers the healthy green over something really tasty like cookies, candy, ice cream, cake, brownies, etc. Choose your poison and live with it moderately. We're all going to die one day might as well enjoy some parts of life :)

I will say, however, I don't crave fast food any more. Sure food fast sometimes would be super nice, especially on Monday/Wednesdays when I'm starving after class, but I'm pretty much used to coming home and cooking now so I don't think today will be any different than last Monday when I come home.

Wish me luck!