I noticed today on my travels that it is easy to make the wrong choices about eating without even thinking about it. I had to fly from San Diego at 6:30 a.m., and my first stop after airport security ripped my bags apart was Starbuck’s.
I always get a basic coffee, but food choices are a bit challenging at Starbucks. There just aren’t a lot of good choices. I LOVE the blueberry muffins, but take a look at what is in them. It is like having Mom whip me up this great, old fashioned breakfast in terms of calories. However, I wolf it down in 90 seconds and get almost no enjoyment out of it.
Frequently, I might order it for no other reason than I am in a hurry. It is a simple choice that I am comfortable with making. But, if I take a step back and let one person go ahead of me in line, it gives me a moment to rethink it. I usually get a banana or their new oatmeal (big fan).
Five extra seconds could make the difference of needing to spend an extra hour on the bike today. I think it is a good use of my time to stop and think.
2 comments:
As always, great advice!!!
Five seconds or one hour -- take your pick. I'm headed to Toronto tomorrow and will remember this lesson as I stand in line at Starbucks. Thanks, Darryl.
Ann
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