Once a month, Mom hosts her Wednesday Bridge Group at our home. The reality is, though, that Katerina Katering (me) takes care of everything. I'm happy to do it as I think it's wonderful she still plays bridge (and frequently wins) and likes to entertain in her beautiful home.
That said, the menu I'm to prepare is very often food I don't eat. Most recently, it was Enchilada Lasagna.
This is a recipe shared with Mom from a close friend in Madrid, Spain. It is delicious. It is also off the charts re: fat and calories.
It was a bit hit with the ladies. Yesterday, I had a tiny portion which I savored. However, now, I have the challenge of ignoring the leftovers. In my head I call it Mom Food as though I'm not allowed to have it because it is hers.
This is not an unusual circumstance.
I frequently make mom Pasta with Pesto Sauce which I ADORE. Still, if I joined her in eating it as often as she likes to have it, my body would suffer. I would suffer. I know that, so when I serve Pasta with Pesto, Mom savors it alone. The aroma is divine but oh so tempting. So, I go to the lower level of the house, my domain, and stay there until Mom's dinner is over.
When Mom is enjoying something I don't crave, we eat together -- just completely different dishes. I serve Mom her favored high calorie, high fat meals and I serve myself a delicious high protein low carb meals.
You might wonder how she doesn't weigh a million pounds, especially as she doesn't get much exercise. Here's how she does it:
- small portions (she gets full easily)
- she eats very slowly
- she rarely snacks and if she does it becomes "lunch" or "dinner"
How she eats is a wonderful model for me.
One thing is for sure, every time I triumph and resist delicious, tempting food, I know I'm loving myself well. Occasionally, I love myself well as I savor a small portion. And if I succumb to the temptation, I love myself by forgiving myself and recommitting to healthy, slim food choices, immediately.
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