I feel like it has been forever since I posted. I have a good excuse. I've been on a retreat, a Wild Women's Weekend at Lutheridge in Arden, NC.
It was much needed. As I work to transform many aspects of my life, I also want to keep myself in check, and keep vanity and narcissism at bay. It was a time for me to reflect, and evaluate. Our topic was leadership, and I felt that timely, as well!
It was interesting because, for the first time since beginning my new lifestyle, I was not in control of when I ate. But, I kept in mind that I was in control of what I ate. So, I jockeyed with meal and snack times, but I kept in mind my goal.
I thought Saturday at lunch I'd have a challenge. We had a build your own baked potato salad, and soups. The salad was a given. Not eating a potato was, as well. When I got up to the chef prepared buffet, I was greeted by steaming piles of noodles (to put in chicken soup--which smelled heavenly). If I haven't expressed to you before how much I love pasta, let me do it now. I WOULD EAT PASTA/NOODLES EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE, EVERY MEAL UNTIL I DIE AND NOT GET TIRED OF IT!! Well, in the past I would've piled my plate with those noodles, forsaking all else. I didn't do that. And I did not completely pass them up. I put a tablespoon, at most, on my plate. Enough for two tiny bites. And I savored those buttery noodles, but I did not long for more. I didn't feel deprived. I tasted, enjoyed, and moved on to my salad. It ended up that my friend Julie and I had to go back to our room to get some more protein, but we were prepared!
I haven't yet processed everything from the weekend and its relation to me and my journey. I love helping and inspiring people, or at least making people think or laugh a little, and I feel sure that will remain within reach in my backpack on the paths of my journey. To be continued. . . .
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