Can a donut be good for you?

Add comment November 11th, 2009

Is a donut good for you? Most folks would say of course not, and I would agree. But what if that donut is a gift from your teenage son who got up early on his day off school, walked to the donut shop bringing home donuts for himself, his brother and his mama?

I would say a sweet kid who brings his mom a sweet treat is definitely a good thing.

We need to watch our eating habits and donuts should not be a part of a daily diet. We also need to ENJOY that occasional pleasure.

If you take care of yourself, your whole self, you know that food is not just fuel; it is to be enjoyed. If you maintain regular good habits, you can have a so-called guilty pleasure once in a while. Just skip the guilt. But don’t skip the workout.

Establishing healthy eating habits and a workout routine create a lifestyle where you can savor good food. No, a donut is not good food, but I can eat one and not beat myself up about it. I know I will go to my workout class tonight (Rockford Academy UBC class – check it out; tonight is wine night too.) I know I rarely eat donuts and one will not be the end of me. I also know that life is meant to be enjoyed.

Healthy lifestyle is not a strict regimented joyless place. If all you do is count your steps and count your calories, are you truly living life?  The idea is to live longer, live healthier, live happier. So indulge once in a while and do not feel bad about it. The sky won’t fall, you won’t gain ten pounds, and the Fitness Police will not arrest you.

Maintaining an overall healthy ATTITUDE is really what is good for you. Excuse me while I wipe the sugar off my lips.