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Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 32: Feeling Hopeful

Posted by Ed Levine, September 5, 2008 at 8:45 AM

I don't know why, but I'm feeling kind of optimistic about controlling my weight. Tonight, for example, I set out to eat half a burger, a salad, and a few fries for dinner. And I did it. And then, my wife came to my rescue when she came home and ate the other half of the burger. She saved me from myself and my worst impulses.

I managed to do the same thing for lunch. I avoided the bread basket, ate half my sandwich and a couple of pickles. The other serious eaters were thrilled, of course, when I brought back the other half of the sandwich--a magnificent chorizo, cole slaw, and cheddar combo--to SE HQ.

Anyway, two successful attempts at moderation have buoyed my spirits, and as I said, left me feeling hopeful. Of course that might change when I weigh in.

But you know what, the fact that I was able to limit my portions twice yesterday will help me in the coming days and weeks and years.

All right, it's time to hit the scale. It says 247, the same as when I hit the scale last week before I went away for the long weekend. I am still feeling optimistic, even hopeful. Stay tuned.

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