the Roseville diet

I am a social eater. This is a fact I think I've known for a long time, but has recently really sunk in. Every time I visit Bellflower I seem to head back home having gained at least 5 pounds... no exaggeration. And I can't blame the people I'm visiting - it's all me! For whatever reason, when I want to visit with someone, anyone, there has to be something to chew on or drink. Why? I haven't a clue. At first I thought maybe it's because I do my visiting over mealtimes... but not always so. If it's not a meal time, I'll meet with someone over coffee... a glass of wine... yogurt... something edible. Is it because I need a buffer if I'm out of conversation? Doubtful - I don't think I'm ever out of words. (One of the wonderful things about being a woman.)

Whatever the cause, I know I'm not alone. I think most people have social eating habits.... no one ever turns me down for the opportunity to talk and eat! Probably because both things are wonderful; two of God's greatest gifts: great friends & good eats. And to be honest, it's one of my favorite things to do - so it's not a habit I'm too eager to break. However, if this weight gain pattern continues, I'm going to have to start meeting people over exercise. (I can count on one hand the number of people in my social circle who'd be up for that, by the way. )

What's really sad is that my behavior in this matter affects those I do my social eating with! My sister Lisa informed me as we were enjoying some cupcakes late last night and I was complaining to her about my Bellflower weight gain, that she also gains weight when I'm in town. Apparently I'm an inspiration for indulgence. Great. The good news is I have only one good friend in Roseville, and she has absolutely no sweet tooth and more will power in her pinky than I do in my entire being. No social eating there. This moving thing may just be the baby weight cure I've been looking for.

Well I'm off... going to meet my sister in law for some happy hour at Claim Jumper. =)