Bye-bye, s'ghetti...

My little girl hated leaving the park. I almost hated taking her, knowing the struggle it would be when time to go. By accident, a solution presented itself. It seems she just needed time to prepare. So, about ten minutes before leaving we would start the good-byes. Good-bye, swings. Good-bye, slide. Bye, kiddie pool. See you later, drinking fountain and picnic table. Good-bye, brown dog. Bye-bye park, it was fun today. Bye-bye playground. At the exit, I'd take her by the hand and whisk her away as if by magic.

Now I'm in recovery, beginning the healing process of addictive food behavior. Cutting portions seems doable. So does restricting snacks and choosing healthy foods. But it shook me to the core to discover that certain foods are binge foods, triggers to overeating. Oh, no! My binge food is spaghetti. I never get tired of spaghetti. It could be on my menu every day. Nothing tells me when to quit eating. How do I separate myself from spaghetti? How do I say farewell to my favoritest favorite?

Oh, I remember. Good-bye spaghetti. Bye-bye long, succulent noodles. Bye-bye, sweet red sauce with olives and mushrooms. Bye, hefty shakes of parmesan cheese. Bye-bye, French bread with heaps of garlic butter. Bye-bye.