July 6, 2013 CindySays: Reconsider your 'reward' system
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy,  I am an active woman,
dedicated to staying healthy, and understand that what I eat is
a big part of my health. I'd love your opinion on a friendly
dispute between my husband and me. I believe we're all entitled
to sweet treats and comfort foods if we exercise. My husband, an
avid runner, has never had a strong interest in these foods or
desserts and says I must stay away from comfort foods and
sweets. Where do you stand on this? -- Thanks, Sheila  Dear
Sheila,  You and your husband are on opposite ends of the
spectrum and, as with most things, the best answer lies near the
middle.  The idea that we deserve to eat whatever we want
because we exercise is common -- many people look forward to
indulging after a good sweat. Enter entitlement.  Then there are
those who aren't tempted by indulgent foods and sweets,
therefore finding it much easier to stick to a strict diet.
Enter discipline.  Oddly enough, your opposing belief