No Happy Meal Here

A few weeks ago, I received a coupon for a free meal at McDonald's. Each time I've driven by those golden arches, I've thought of this free meal offer, but hesitated to stop in due to my slight obsession with eating healthy. But today in the joy that is a SNOW DAY, I decided to indulge in some McD's and even told Ryan this morning that because I've eaten so awesome lately that I might even SUPER SIZE IT lol. Needless to say, I was excited about this free meal from Ronald McDonald.

So there I am-- standing in line at McDonald's and looking up at a menu that 45 pounds ago I knew by heart lol. But as I look up at the menu of french fries, Angus burgers, and quarter pounders with cheese, something unexpected happens. I realize in that very line that NONE OF THIS SOUNDS GOOD TO ME. I try to find something that does, so I inquire to the lady behind the register about the club sandwich, but as she lists off, "fried chicken, lots of bacon, cheese, mayo," my stomach starts to cry out, "No, Erica, no!"

I pull out my phone and text Ryan, "I couldn't do it." With minimal embarrassment, I explain to the nice McDonald's lady that I changed my mind and will use this coupon another time. It was such a crazy feeling that I thought I was going to reward myself with a treat, when really from all the hard work at choosing brocolli over fries and saying no to greasy burgers, I had indeed CHANGED my food preferences. And so it was just five minutes later that I stood in line at Subway while they made my oven roasted chicken breast-- no cheese, no sauce, but lots of veggies.

And you know what? It was one happy meal. :)