The choices we make

So in my last blog I asked the question as to why we seem to struggle the most with our eating habits at night and on the weekends.  Some of the responses included-  boredom, habit, the thought that we deserve something, and being surrounded by people with bad eating habits.
I think the first thing that jumps out at me is something that Kate mentioned- when did food become the answer for so many issues?  Why do we as a society tend to turn to food and drink when we are bored, out of habit, because we deserve it, or when we are in some social settings.  Are there not other options?  I think there are.
I think the first thing to do is to ask yourself how improtant your health is to you?  How do you want to look and feel?  Then ask yourself what changes, if any, you need to make to reach the look and feel you want.  Next ask yourself what obstacles stand in the way of you reaching your goals.  Do you eat when your bored?  If so, what can you do instead?  Do you eat ice cream at night because you deserve it?  Maybe there is something healthier you can eat, or something else you can do other than eating that will take the place of the ice cream?  Do you fall off the wagon when you are surrounded by bad influences?  Maybe you can turn it around and become a good influence.
Food and drink should be something that we enjoy.  The healthiest people I know enjoy ice cream, burgers, and beer.  The healthiest people I know are also very conscious about when, how much, and in what settings they will enjoy these things.  They make decisions about what they are going to put in their mouths.  Most of the time, the healthiest people I know are thoughtful about what they eat and what they drink.
Be thoughtful about the choices you make.  Try not to make food choices because of boredom, habit, the fact that you deserve it, or because everyone else is doing it.  If you are going to make a food choice do it because you like it, and because it tastes good.  
    

Wondering.....

So I was just wondering why we tend to break away more frequetly from our good diet habits in the evenings and/or during the weekends.  I have noticed that I never eat ice cream in the morning!  I have some ideas about why this is, but what are your thoughts?  Let's hear it.