Dinner with Friends

I love to entertain. I love having friends over and we've always made sure there was plenty of everything -- appetizers, dinner, dessert, drinks, the works. Last night was our first attempt at entertaining while I was on Lindora and it was a success.

It helps that it was an impromptu dinner party with some of our dearest friends as guests. They happen to be on Weight Watchers so aren't wanting to overeat either.

No appetizers this time. Check. Dinner was grilled lean beef, a big salad, asparagus & squash for everyone plus baked sweet potatoes for Brad & the guests and a baked potato for my son Andrey (who actually wants to gain weight). Dessert was mixed berries (with fat-free Cool Whip for everyone but me). Our guests and Brad had red wine and port with the berries. I skipped it. No big deal and surprisingly I didn't even miss it.

I saw a Facebook post from someone yesterday who had just started a diet and then splurged at Farrells -- certainly a hard place to practice healthy eating. It was worth it, she said, because her family doesn't usually get to do things together. I could hear myself in those words. I have allowed myself that special treat so many times because I've had a bad day, or a good day or it was a holiday or a birthday or a Friday or Saturday or ... you get the picture. One time really doesn't make a difference but all the times together have added up to a lot of extra pounds.

Interestingly enough, the next few pages I read in the Lindora Lean for Life book last night was on rationalizations. I know I've heard this stuff before but maybe I wasn't ready to listen. I'm listening now. I will continue entertaining and celebrating and enjoying time with friends and family. But I'll do it differently.