Ya see, I've lost a few pounds in the months that have passed...a feat that is not easy for me...a feat that left me very cranky the first two weeks as my body was adjusting to being starved. I tell no lie. Isn't that what you have to do to lose weight- kind of starve yourself? It sure felt like it those first two weeks!
Sheesh, I'm doing no service to encourage healthier eating, am I? But, that's the truth! Those first two weeks were not the most pleasant! It's a 'live and learn' process. Finding out what leaves you feeling satisfied and what leaves you ravenous for more!
I had no grand tricks up my sleeve, I did not try a 'fad' diet, I simply restricted the number of calories I consumed each day and low and behold...I lost weight! Wouldn't you know it, all those doctors and dietitians that we see on TV are right!
So, the payoff for those first two frightful weeks are that 1) I made it through and 2) my clothes are looser! Yea, baby!
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that I stand naked in front of the mirror and think I now have the body of a supermodel. I stand naked in front of the mirror, jump up and down, and see all the fat jiggle that I still need to loose!
It's a pretty sight.
I'd invite you over... but that would just be weird.
So, back to my story: Friday, as soon as I got off work, I headed straight to a local bakery. A good bakery. A bakery that makes cakes and pies on a daily basis and serves them fresh. Oooolaaalaaa! As a treat to myself, I was going to buy a slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! It was beautiful, folks.
My plan: Have a quiet, peaceful, pleasant, relaxing Friday evening. The thought sounded exquisite. I pictured myself settling into the evening, wearing comfy clothes, cozying up on the couch, watching a chick flick, and enjoying my savory piece of decadence.
I brought out my beautiful, special dessert plate:
Placed my slice-o-Heaven on the gorgeous plate:
And, to top it off, and to feel extra special and girly, I put on Sex and the City FABULOUS shoes:
Oh yes I did!Then, I watched Sex and the City
The living room was dimly lit with yellow lighting, the dogs were calm, I was curled up on the couch wearing PJ's and beautiful shoes while eating my cake off a beautiful plate. It was an absolutely splendid evening!
It's important to treat yourself, folks.
It's important to treat yourself and to be able to laugh at yourself. I'll tell you why later...haven't quite figured it all out yet...but the feeling...the feeling of planning and having such a lovely evening...'priceless'.
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