All the things she said

This morning I was hunting for rice cakes at my grocery store when I heard it behind me:

"I bet she's one of those girls that can eat whatever she wants and still stays skinny."


I didn't even bother turning around. But inside the smile I had on my face fell an inch.  Now granted, I don't think the woman thought I was listening, but still.

I wonder if she woman knows I log my food, my training, and my thoughts.  No, I can't just eat "whatever I want." In fact my diet is quite restrictive for the most part. In fact this is a short laundry list of what I eat:

• poultry (chicken, turkey)
• fish (salmon = <3)
• small portions of cheese (mini babybel, string cheese)
• spinach, mixed romaine lettuces, kale, asparagus (leafy greens are yum)
• bell peppers (assorted colors)
• tomatos (sometimes)
• rice cakes
• whey
• oats

So no, I don't "eat whatever I want." If I decided to eat out 3 times a day, 4 days a week, I wouldn't be where I'm at now.

I suppose I shouldn't be mad.  I shouldn't be hurt.  I mean afterall she's a total stranger.  I'll probably never see her again.  Heck, I didn't see her when she said it.

This little experience has taught me something though.  I have a lot to offer.  While my studies for my CPT has slowed, I absolutely need to press forward.  Once I'm done with that I can make a bigger movement into nutrition.

I want to change the world, one person at a time.