Is it atonement when I demolish a pint of frozen dessert in one evening; but that same evening I chop up broccoli to use the next day? Is it really possible make up for having eaten \”bad\” foods in such a way?

Cyclists must be careful about \”atonement\” when it comes to training. In fact, it\’s better to avoid it, they say. If you miss a day\’s workout, don\’t try to make up for it with extra work the next day. Forget Day A\’s plan; and focus on Day B.

That makes sense to me; and I think it\’s sensible for anybody for whom time is tight — which means most people. Few, if any, of us can cram 2x amount of training into 1x amount of time. I know I can\’t; and I\’m not going to half-kill myself trying.

While we\’re talking about atonement, will cleaning up my diet make up for a year or more of a highly junk-food diet; and get my A1c level back below the prediabetes range? How far can dietary changes take me?

I\’ve been working at it since last February. My intake of sweets is much less than it was (albeit still more than it should be). Last year I lost at least 20 pounds; but by Fall my A1c level hadn\’t budged.

Sometimes I think I try too hard. Maybe that\’s why I\’ve been craving Chinese food for several days; and maybe that craving is why I keep feeling like I\’m hungry. Today I decided to go for that Chinese food — although getting it meant riding through a mucky mess! I can\’t wait for that street improvement work to be finished.

I chose a luncheon combination plate, and ate about two-thirds of it. Shall I atone for it with a broccoli supper?