Of course I’m an expert on weight loss. Not only have I read all the ‘diet books’ out there but I have also been on most of the diet programs. My last costly experience was when Oprah went on the all liquid Optifast diet and lost an incredible amount of weight in 3 months. Well, if she could do it so could I. What’s 3 months, right? My 82 pounds came off quickly and lasted 82 minutes. I had done the physical work but not the mental (Now that will be a whole other topic for another time).
It was Super Bowl weekend. I had just gone to the clinic to for my last weigh in when my roommate and I decided to head to Jose’s Mexican Cantina. I was going to celebrate my weight loss (and the football game) by breaking the fast with my own platter of Super Nachos. I finished it and then became ill. Having ingested a liquid protein for 3 months and now introducing a food that was fried, dripping with cheese and sour cream was not the smartest move on my part. But since I’m an ‘expert’ I knew what I was doing. I’ll just start another diet tomorrow.
That was just one story of many.
Letting go and following the advice of the physicians and the program they represent is something I have to work at everyday. When I’m tempted to give in to temptation, “Just this once”, I’m only cheating myself. When I start to feel that I can tweak the recommended dietary guidelines and disregard all the research that has gone into this program I realize it’s just me trying to take control. How I resolve this internal struggle is by telling myself to keep an open mind. The doctors know what they are talking about. I see the success everyday at the Center for weight loss management and wellness. I have been and continue to be successful myself. I don’t take this huge investment I have made for granted. I have a long arduous road ahead of me but I truly believe that if I continue to keep myself honest, accountable, open minded and present that my lucre will be priceless.

Life is Good and doesn’t have to be full of transfat and corn syrup.

Bon Appétit!
Chef Deb