Enjoying my favorite, a maple bar, at San Luis Obispo Donut Company (SLODOCO)!
Dear Reader:
I’ve lost twelve pounds in the past seven months and people are starting to take notice. When asked for my “secrets,” I am happy to share the diet of my own creation. I call it the “Donut Deny Myself Anything Diet.” I’m not into deprivation; I’m an “eat drink and be merry” Italian with a passion for pasta, wine and donuts. And, I’ve found that I really can have it all…in moderation. Here’s my plan:
- I employ the 80/20 or 90/10 (I’m not good with math) rule. In other words, most of the time, I eat clean*.
- I refuse to give up alcohol, but I drink in moderation. I sip slowly.
- When I want a treat, I have a treat and it’s usually the real thing, not a faux, low-calorie knockoff. The idea is to feel truly satisfied.
This brings me back to donuts…
- Donuts are a destination! I do not keep them in my home; I travel South* every couple of months and I always enjoy wine and a donut or two along the way!
As Michelle Pfeiffer put it:
“Eat well, exercise and get lots of sleep but make sure you indulge occasionally. At my age I think, what the hell, and eat a Krispy Kreme doughnut.”
My new approach to eating allows me to maintain a healthy weight without giving up two of the great joys in life: celebrating and eating. I’ll never be the woman who goes to a birthday party, but skips the cake. I’ll always ring in the new year with bubbly. Pasta will always be on the menu in my home once a week. And, I’ll just ignore sexy Sue at the gym when she yells, “No Donuts!” before my trips to San Luis Obispo. That’s just how I roll.
Michele
P.S. Even Winnie loves a good donut!
*Recipes to follow in coming weeks
*A trip from Northern California to Southern California would be a real waste if it didn’t include wine tasting and other treats!
Being healthy is definitely about moderation! Pasta is one of my favorite things and donuts are way too good to give up!
We agree on three things then: pasta, donuts and books! Thanks for reading, busy book girl!
Good for you Michele! I love me some donuts too and should take time to enjoy them. 🍩💓🍩💓🍩
I’m with you Michelle. Enjoy!
Love your common sense approach! And doughnuts, too–I read your post just as we are planning a road trip that includes traveling the “Doughnut Trail” in Butler County, Ohio…
OMG! I’ve never heard of the “Doughnut Trail” I hope you post some yummy photos…enjoy your trip!
Indeed, TY Pam
Good for you! I agree! Why do we think God created donuts, anyway?
LOL…good point! I think you and I are going to get along well! I’ll contact you for lunch soon as my houseguests leave. TY for stopping by
My daughter treated me to donuts a couple of weeks ago; a lemon meringue donut and a coffee donut. That’s my donut fix for a few months! It’s good to have a ‘diet’ which is satisfying. 🙂
AGREED! (I would make a little smiley face here…but I don’t know how!)