I'll Eat That, Too...

Whenever I face a complimentary (included in the price of the very expensive suite) hotel breakfast buffet, my former-fat-kid emotions return;
Even after years of yoga, Zen meditation, and plenty of career and colleague validation, I fight the instinct to drowned myself in extra salty eggs, buttery breakfast potatoes, and an overdose of sweet rolls.
Just when I think I’ve reached my bursting point, I like to cram down a toxic level of citric acid in the form of fresh cut pineapple, hand-squeezed grapefruit juice, and four cups of executive-level coffee loaded with heavy cream (did I mention I’m lactose intolerant?)
What can I say, I’m a sucker for the word “free”, and when on vacation (or work) I allow myself to be free with my feelings...even if it means eating them.

Feed Me!

I’m not sure that my late night Postmates order––pizza from MiDiCi––is helping me with my body issues.
The main issue: I want to be thin, I just love food too much.

No Seriously, It's Time To Do Something!

Worrying about the future is pointless;
Worrying about the extra five pounds of blubber I'm carrying around my waist on the other hand is something that needs addressed ASAP!
Seriously in need of FOOD detox.

Vacation Equals Excuse

Have you ever noticed that vacation is like a get-out-of-jail-free pass for everything?
I shouldn't buy that watch.  ...but I'm on vacation.
I shouldn't jump off a cliff.  ...but I'm on vacation.
I shouldn't have another drink.  ...but I'm on vacation.
I shouldn't eat another cookie.  ...but I'm on vacation.
Seriously, I wonder how many people lie, cheat and steal while on vacation.
I'd be more creative with this blog entry. ...but I'm on vacation.

Holiday Baking; a poem.

Kitchen flour clouds,
The oven is preheated;
My diet is wrecked!

Stuffed!

I need to remember that I am not a turkey and it is not Thanksgiving!

I don't need a second helping of anything.

Diet starts after this chocolate chip cookie...

Regret

That burning pain that seeps up from the stomach and into your chest- 

No, you did not NEED that French Dip Sandwich at 10 PM last night!

#RememberThisNextTime

Stuffed and Stretched

I overate and now I'm stuffed.

I started stretching on the floor to feel active.

Health is important to me,

Especially when I eat like a maniac!

Six Word Essay on Christmas Parties

My waistline can't take one more!

Dinner Party Tummy

Dinner parties are so much fun.
Friends gather to eat, drink, laugh and eat more!
Unfortunately the next day isn't a joy.
Stepping on the scale is a major bummer.
#TheHolidaysAreHere

I'm Eating A Bacon Hamburger...

Deal with it!

Random Note:

Eating an entire bar of chocolate at 10 PM is not helping me stay "camera ready!"

Note To Self:

When you eat before yoga-
And try to stay in a headstand for 5 minutes...
The eggs will most likely come back to haunt you!

The French Can Dip...

Haute couture, delicious cheese, bold wines-
The French know how to do almost everything to perfection!

But are they really responsible for creating my number one favorite sandwich of all time:
the French Dip?
...I think not!

Shocking I know, I was surprised to find out that the sandwich I have worshiped and adored since I was weaned off the nipple was in fact created right here in sunny Los Angeles! Though two restaurants in Los Angeles have been fighting over who was Le Original since 1908... My vote goes to Philippe's!

No matter how you slice and dice it... there are very few places that can destroy the beauty of thinly sliced beef, wedged between decadent French baguette and dipped in au jus!

So no offense to France- I still love champagne! But when it comes to sandwiches, I'll take a French Dip over a Jambon-buerre any day!

(But I'd like a side of baguette and butter to go please!)

I Love Food!

You know those health and fitness guru's that always talk about how you should, "Eat to live..."

Well, I'm one of those people who "Lives to eat..." and I'm not ashamed to admit it!

The only problem is I hate how I look fat! I'm too short to be even a little bit overweight...

I just look like an umpa lumpa! Not to mention... the whole health issues associated to carrying extra weight! Especially as I get older, I'm more careful about what I consume.

For example; if I eat an In & Out Burger Double Double with an order of french fries "animal style" and a chocolate shake... Chances are I'm going to be starving myself the next day!

(I never said I had healthy habits to keep my weight off.... just that I want to keep my weight off so that I don't get adult diabetes!)

I don't think that eating disorders are cool. Nor do I have one. I'm just very careful about how many calories from fat I allow myself each day. Once I hit the number... all eating comes to a halt until the next day...

So you can imagine how frustrating it is when I have a dinner that I hate! Like tonight...

I had a very long and busy day and I knew that I would be more satisfied if I got through all of my errands and rehearsals and sat down to a big delicious meal!

Sadly, that decadent meal sucked! I'm not going to mention the name of the popular healthy chain restaurant, the one that has "fresh" in the title... But no part of my dinner was "fresh" or healthy!

I'm so pissed. There is nothing worse than feeling full and unsatisfied... Because when that unmet craving lingers, you end up raiding the kitchen for EVERYTHING just to try and make that nasty, unsettled feeling go away...

I imagine it's similar to what Oprah must feel everyday.

So, I'm going to force myself to do something that Oprah would never do... I'm going to bed semi-full and completely unsatisfied!