I know that I have spoken about my good friend "A" before. Now I love "A" and I think I proved that last night! Dear "A" invited me to a "ladies night out party" with a bunch of her coworkers that she really wanted me to meet. I of course said yes because I know that it was important to "A". Off I went, I even baked mini green cupcakes and frosted them as everyone had to bring a green food item. The ladies were a riot. V ery friendly and welcoming. I listened to the stories and the joined in the laughter and of course, salivated over the incredible aromas coming from the kitchen. Now the dishes ranged from lasagna, garlic bread, numerous dips, chips, veggies, cream of broccoli soup,meatballs, a rice dish, fruits, cream cheese appetizers, wraps, chocolate, cake, nuts and the blender drinks!! I don't think I mentioned them all because those are the ones I saw at a quick glance as I pretty much avoided the kitchen. Now the wonderful women that were there were quick to hand me a plate and offer me food, which on any other day of my life I would have been thrilled, but yesterday it was so hard to say "NO Thanks". I spent probably 3 1/2 hours with these crazy zany ladies. They klinked bottles of fruity drink and beer while I klinked my plastic bottle. The shakes I had that day were not keeping me full at that very moment and the superb smells were driving me insane. I watched the ladies eat the chips right down to the crumbs and licking the damn bowl. I looked at them, I thought about them but I did not touch the chips, or any food at the party. I drank my two bottles of water and thanked everyone and left. I had to pick up my daughter at work but I think I was a little thankful because I am not sure how much longer my will power could hold out. I drove home with a feeling that I had accomplished something...like I had won an epic battle. Me against food......if I could pull off a night like last night with so much temptation around me ....all of my very favourite entres right in front of me then I think I can make it through the next 12 days of making my family meals, sitting in the lunchroom at work and passing by several favourite restaurants. My intention was to go to this party to hang with my dear friend and meet her coworkers but I should really thank her for the opportunity to prove to myself that I could use great self control and will power. I won....food is not my master. This is the beginning to my change of thinking about food. Thanks "A" for the great challenge!
Steph
P.s. I had a blast and loved your friends
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