Was it worth it?

Um, the answer is yes and no. Was it worth going out "sans-offspring" with the best buds? Absolutely. Was it worth the beer and giant soft pretzels?

Nope! Totally was not!

That is what I have found to be really interesting about my year of eating cleaner. When I make, um let's say "fun" food choices, I always end up feeling nasty for like at least a day. So why do it?

No, not why eat clean, I mean why have "cheat day?" 

Ok, stay with me here. I think it's good to know what you're missing and the consequences that come with that. I don't apply that to my spousal relationship but I can apply it pretty universally to the rest of my life. 

If someone else's job looks better, I look to compare all aspects and inevitably it's a wash. Or another person's financial situation seems more desirable, they are missing out on something to get that. 

Bottom line is there are pros and cons to everything. So if all is weighed equally, you'll find there's just as much that's hard about doing whatever you want (overweight, tired, ill) as there is to doing it well (motivation, moderation, tough choices).

So. Am I glad we hung out with friends, YES! Am I glad I partook of some libations? No. Will I do it again someday?

Yes 😉