Hello-

I read in a gossip magazine the other day about how Britney Spears has started working out again and modified her junk food cravings in an attempt to lose 20 pounds.

Here she is looking a little bit slimmer:

One of the things I read was that she was still eating all the junk food shes loves but that she was only eating half of what she ordered. So if you love fast food from Wendy’s or McDonald’s you can order the Big Macs or the Frosty from Wendy’s but just eat half of it.

Let me tell you how I actually did this this past Saturday. I just finished watching my son’s baseball game and was getting some grumblings in my belly and wanted something to eat. I picked up some BBQ from Bill Miller’s and ordered a slice of their delicious pecan pie. If you’ve ever had it, you know it’s a treat. One bite of that rich, crunchy pie crust and savory filling…mmmm

It is so good but I knew it was loaded with calories and not especially a healthy choice. So I only ate half of it. I was able to push the plate away and not eat the rest of it. Go back to a couple years ago and there would be no way that I would have the self control to do that.

It has taken me that long to know that what I eat affects my weight and all the other consequences that entails. But that doesn’t mean you cannot give yourself any treats. You cannot live your life sacrificing all the desserts out there. You cannot live on salads alone. Well, unless you cover it in ranch dressing, bacon bits, and tons of croûtons )

So indulge yourself once in a while and just have the self control to only eat half of that delectable treasure.

Have a great day!

-Adam