i think one thing i'll need to work on is the sweets. i really don't think i can cut them out completely. i mean, i suppose i could, but i just don't have the energy to put all the effort into it. plus, i want to learn MODERATION. st. augustine said that complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation, and that's true. i tend to go from extreme to extreme, overeating to not eating at all, and it's really not good. i need to focus on moderation. i think if i accomplish anything in my life, i'd want to accomplish perfect moderation.

that being said, i really like to eat, you know? not so much eating, but food. i think it's in my blood, with my dad owning a restaurant and all that. plus, working in two different restaurants all the time one develops an appreciating for the art of cooking and the culinary arts in general. but, i think i can enjoy food and still lose weight! i think the key is exercise and that is where i struggle, because i can't seem to find time for it. but i'm going to learn, by jove. i'm not interested in falling in the trap of being "scared" of food, and thinking that eating as little as possible is best or something. i want to enjoy life, and i want to enjoy food! so there. eat in moderation and exercise frequently? sounds good.