I love food. But about four months ago, I think I loved it a little too much.
See, before I changed the way I ate, meals would consume my thoughts. The events of the day were relatively unimportant compared to what cuisine I’d get to have later that night. There was no portion control; instead, in the words of Louis CK, “The meal [was] not over when I [was] full. The meal [was] over when [I’d] hate enough.” And the best part? I am still able to eat the things I crave. I continue to have my sushi indulgences, and cherish the occasional burger. Though, I’ll leave off the cheese and spicy mayo, and opt for a side salad with no dressing.
I can’t stress it enough: for a diet change to be successful, it requires consistent, small, manageable changes. Weight Watchers worked for me, but for you it might be something different. Find what works, stick with it, and enjoy yourself.
Andrew Pinkowitz is a sophomore majoring in financial consulting and Spanish with a minor in communication studies. He can be reached for comment at [email protected]