It’s a time-honored and much-treasured tradition for me, dating back to my college years. What’s better than a friend suggesting a destination and everyone hopping in the car, giddy with anticipation?
Back in the day, my road trip essentials included Doritos, Mountain Dew, candy bars and fast food. By the time I’d get to my location, I’d be stuffed with processed food.
Some of my best friends came into town last Thursday from Jacksonville, Fla. We went to see a band play Thursday night, but misjudged the time and missed half the set. So we decided to head to Nashville where they’d be playing the next night. So fun.
I was aware of my food—for the most part. On the way there, we stopped at a gas station or two. I tried to be somewhat healthy—buying peanut butter crackers and string cheese.
When we got there, we went to an early dinner, and I had salad. Still pretty OK. After the concert, we were all hungry, so I did indulge in a hot dog. But I think overall I could call the day a success.
I can’t say the same about Saturday. Let’s just say what I ate at the Loveless Café stays at the Loveless Café. Oh, who am I kidding? You know I’ll tell you.
So. This place is famous for its biscuits. We’re talking, melt-in-your-mouth, slap-yo’-mama amazing biscuits. I was not about to leave without a biscuit. Or two.
We waited an hour and 20 minutes for a table. By the time we sat down, it was 2:30 p.m. and I hadn’t had anything to eat all day. We literally cheered for our biscuits when our waitress put them in front of us. And let me tell you. They were totally, completely, utterly worth every calorie.
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| Totally worth it. |
So I indulged a little. And I am glad I did. I had a loss today. Not a big one, but a loss just the same.
And now I have sweet, sweet memories of biscuits to keep me happy.
7 comments:
Assume biscuit stance, baby. : )
I love this post.
Wow, you really are learning how to eat like someone who doesn't have a weight problem. Brava!
They WERE worth it! I'm proud of you for not beating yourself up about having them. :)
one of my favorites blog posts ever. biscuits AND a hot dog AND happy Erika AND a loss. love it! you are one hard workin girl!
<3 abo
Love it!!!! Biscuits are to be enjoyed from time to time! so glad that you're letting yourself indulge every once in a while. You're right - perfect is BORING!!!! YOu only live once!
mmmm...biscuits. Way to balance all that is good and yummy! You know those biscuits probably had a little potassium, protein, fiber and maybe a little calcium. I like to look at the positives. :)
--MB
Hooray for you, Erika!! I'm so PROUD of you. This means that you are using all the lessons that you have learned over the past year!! That in itself is impressive. Most people never get to that point. And the fact that you didn't beat yourself up for eating something that wasn't good for you?! Awesome! Keep up the good work, my blogging friend :)
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