Splurging in Style

The other day I had an interesting conversation with a woman who is also on diet program. We were comparing notes and she said that when we were at our “goal” weights we should go out and splurge on a really huge dinner with all our favorite foods. I told her I’d rather splurge on a fabulous pair of shoes or a mountain of makeup at  Sephora.

It’s now been 2 months that I’ve been on my food plan. If you recall, I started on Jan. 2. At this writing I’ve lost 24 lbs. and I have every intention of staying with this program for the rest of my life. I’m comfortable in my own skin. Finally. I’m gaining a tremendous amount of closet space due to the clothes that are now in the give away pile.

So does this mean I’ll never eat the foods I hold dear? Ever again? The answer is no. Of course I’ll be able to eat whatever I want. Eventually. But at this point, I’m not about to.  And whatever I want has its limitations. It’s called portion control and occasionally.

In a few days I’ll be off to Trieste, Italy for some concerts with my jazz band and visiting with my dearest friends. Some of my friends here are actually freaking out that I won’t be eating pasta, pizza, risotto and the vast amount of carbs that Italians are so famous for. How can you go to Italy and not eat they cry to me. Best answer I can give them is: been there, done that. It’s not the first time I’ll be in Italy. And certainly not the last. I’ve been there lots. Like every 4-6 months lots. This time I’m bringing my own packaged foods. The thing that makes me really smile is that my friends are so upset that I can’t eat pizza, pasta etc. I’m not upset at all. I’m looking forward to the challenge. And also shopping the sales. You knew that was coming.

Life is good. No. LIFE IS GREAT!