Like millions of Americans, I won't be home for Halloween. Like millions of Americans, I bought Halloween candy. Brachs assorted marshmallow candies, which aren't really marshmallows but chewy little pumpkin shaped corns and pumpkins and bats, sit beside me on my desk even as I write.
Losing weight for me has been the wonderful discovering that if I eat the good stuff like veggies and fruits and protein and nuts and grains, it is possible to have some treats.
My favourites? Well...ice cream, of course, and chocolate is a constant. Krispy Kreme glazed filled donuts, French toast, kruellers, and these donuts that are served at The Hardware Store on Vashon Island.
What was important for me to realize was that there are sweets I never eat. While I beat on myself about not being a purist about food, but blending nutrition and treats, I observed I do not eat things with frosting much. I'm not really a cupcake person. Pies are holiday related. You get my meaning.
The question I extrapolate from my food habits is this: what is the balance between work and play, have to's and want to's , self care and self indulgence?
Asking good reflective questions is the key to growth. Encouraging ourselves to continually observe, grow and change for the better every day is the strongest act of self love we can extend to ourselves.
Happy Halloween!
Love,
Deborah
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