Simple isn't easy!

During my stress filled week last week, I found myself putting things in my mouth that I really did not want or need. By Sunday morning the little extra this and that appeared on the scale in a significant manner (2.5 pounds). It was time for action and I responded well. By this morning the added weight was gone as well as another 2 pounds.
Whew.....time to relax , and maybe even lighten up (forgive the pun!).
No way!
That is the dieter's mindset.
 Ooooh......I did good,. What can I reward myself with? 
My reward?
A commitment to one more day of clean eating.
I have bigger goals than treating myself to a handful of granola or munching on popcorn.
June 26th is circled on my calendar. We have a social engagement that evening and fitting into my selected outfit for that night is the big prize.The jacket fits today. It will fit better in a few more pounds.My treat is now the slacks to accompany the jacket.
 To paraphrase that famous line from the O.J. trial......If the jacket don't fit,I may as well quit!
That ain't gonna happen!
I could easily slip on the trophy outfit from a year and a half ago, the black tux jacket that I bought for my buddies son's wedding. It fits great and black is always slimming and appropriate.
The white linen jacket that my daughter bought for my birthday in October has been sitting in my closet, protected in plastic,waiting for an occasion where I can debut it (no wearing white before Memorial Day for this guy!).
Today I am treating myself to the loving kindness I deserve which will assist me in remaining diligent and committed.
For me ,it's pretty simple.....food is not a treat.
Simple is not always easy.
If it was easy, every one would do it.
I am choosing not to be an every one.
I am choosing to be special.
 I will wear that white jacket come June 26th.
(even though I have no idea of what to wear with it!)