Do I Deserve a Donut?

Food, but particularly desserts, have always been a major part of my life. It's hard to imagine a time growing up when we did not enjoy a good trip to Baskin Robins, or the half-dozen Dunkin Donuts my dad would buy for the family every Sunday. I always loved finding the surprise of Drake's Yodels in my lunch bag in school that would curb my usual healthy lunch that I was accustomed too or convincing my friend to rip off a piece of his Fruit Roll-up. Sweets have been, and always will be, a major part of my life that I plan on enjoying- frequently.

Unfortunately, (for good reason) many people have seen negative side-effects of a sugar-filled diet. To lead a life of excess in the dessert aisle does not lend itself well to a trip to the bathroom scale. Our bodies need to burn healthy foods to subsist healthy bodily functions. This is not new information and I am not a doctor. However, the direction this article will take will be toward the people who reside in a healthy lifestyle of running, working out, and actively push themselves. These are the people who should not worry about grabbing that extra cookie for lunch or splurging for the "Gotta Have it" size at Cold Stone. These people deserve a donut.

What's the point of ordering a salad on a night out when you really want a burger? If you workout regularly and eat greens every day- just eat a f******* burger and yes, order fries instead of the side salad.


We obsess about every gram of food we eat with the constant concern for the calorie count. Obviously, sensibility should always remain paramount, but if we know how miserable some health-filled decisions will make us- Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Life has much hardship in it. Some days we find ourselves to have finished the entire sleeve of Oreo's after spending the entire day mapping out the gluten-free kale chip lunches we plan on eating that week. That's life. However, we should not let ourselves dive bomb into a sullen state of food-shaming when we occasionally take that path.

I believe enjoying an extra large milkshake with friends is the perfect time to indulge rather than trying to be a "hardo" and order a kid's size small at the ice cream shop. Who are we trying to impress?

I truly disagree with opinions that peddle "healthy desserts." Although, there is nothing wrong with eating these foods, in fact, if it satisfies your sweet tooth then you are one of the lucky ones. But, my issue resides in people believing these foods should act as a complete substitute for their favorite snacks or desserts. The Mayo Clinic agrees.

Take it from a 3:55 miler: Indulging isn't a bad thing


You deserve a donut.