S*x with your pants on

Ever heard of chickpea cookie dough and paleo pancakes? These are examples of sex with your pants on. No, we’re not talking about actual sex and no I didn’t make up this analogy, but thanks to the person who did. We’re talking about the idea that we try to convince ourselves that these imposter imitators taste like the real thing. Tollhouse cookies and bisquick pancakes are the real thing. The “healthy” substitutes just cant compare. I’m all about incorporating whole foods into meals, but if you want a real pancake with butter and maple syrup, give yourself permission to enjoy it! A paleo pancake is likely not going to do the trick and in the end you might just find yourself eating the real thing anyway. Have the freedom to respond to cravings appropriately without wishing it away. Your body can tell the difference.