A book review and a lesson

I said I'd review the books when I got through with them, so here we are.

The Power by Rhonda Byrne
Here is the synopsis from Goodreads: The Secret revealed the law of attraction. Now Rhonda Byrne reveals the greatest power in the universe: The Power to have anything you want. In this book you will come to understand that all it takes is just one thing to change your relationships, money, health, happiness, career, and your entire life. Every discovery, invention, and human creation comes from The Power. Perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you love, a life filled with happiness, and the money you need to be, do, and have everything you want, all come from The Power. The life of your dreams has always been closer to you than you realized, because The Power to have everything good in your life is inside you. To create anything, to change anything, all it takes is just one thing: THE POWER.
My review: I will say that the synopsis makes it sound good. Lauren told me I had to read it, that it changed her life. I'm very happy that it works for some people and they enjoyed it, but I couldn't get into it. I feel like she reiterated herself several times, so I don't know if that was meant to really stick this into your head and keep it there, or if she's got some form of dementia and couldn't remember what she just wrote a few paragraphs back (if this were the case, you'd think the editors would've picked up on it and corrected it). Maybe it's me that has the problem and this woman has it all figured out. Who knows, either way, I gave it the old college try, but I just couldn't finish it. I finally gave up, set it aside, and started The Daniel Plan, which I am VERY excited about! Don't go by me, though. Just because I didn't care for it, doesn't mean it won't speak to you. That's the awesomeness of books - there is something out there for everyone.

Now for the lesson. We've been eating cleaner around here for a while, and I've been cooking like crazy (because it's healthier and it's more budget friendly) - until last night. I got off work at 6 and called Zach, mentioned a few dinner ideas to him, and he goes "let's have Chinese!" That wasn't on the list I rattled off, but ok. 
Something in my head said no. It continued to say no as we ordered, waited for it to be delivered, and as I began eating the 'no' turned into a 'you'll be paying for this later'. I should've listened, but it was mushroom chicken! Yeah, not worth it at 5:30 this morning when I woke up with stomach pains that would make a grown man cry. I finally was able to go back to sleep, only to get up at 8:30 with dire urgency. So far, all I've had for breakfast today is gatorade, and I see chicken soup in my future, as they are safer than anything else in my kitchen right now. I'll also be cooking tonight. 
I came back out of the bathroom earlier and looked at Zach, saying "No more. No more take out. No more greasy food. No more, no more, no more. I hate feeling like this, and I refuse to ever again." 
So, the moral of the story is if you put crap in, you will get crap out, and feel like crap the entire time. We'll still eat out from time to time - it's inevitable sometimes, like when you go on vacation - but we'll make smarter, healthier choices. I'm just glad I didn't eat the whole serving they delivered, or I'd be an even worse mess. And no, I probably won't be working out today - today gets to be a rest and recuperate day. I'll start up again tomorrow. Keep moving forward!