ing overweight and under exercised, and I don’t condone poor eating habits or couch potatoes, but I do believe that excessive restrictions only leads to more problems. Moderation in eating Indulgences come in many forms—cleaning services, massage therapists, hair colorists, gardeners, or even a quiet bath. Ironically, the indulgence that women are always meant to feel horrible about is one that was not only permitted but encouraged in my family—eating your favorite foods. In an Italian household, food equated to life, comfort and happiness. Given today’s obsession with dieting and the ultra thin body, the consumption of one chocolate caramel could send a Goddess packing for a week-long guilt trip.

If I see one more ad about a “low-carb” food, I’ll gag. Low carb to the 2000s is like low sugar in the 90s or low fat in the 80s—pick your craze and the media will eat it up, so to speak. Yes, I do understand the health risks of being overweight and under exercised, and I don’t condone poor eating habits or couch potatoes, but I do believe that excessive restrictions only leads to more problems. Moderation in eating

e about is one that was not only permitted but encouraged in my family—eating your favorite foods. In an Italian household, food equated to life, comfort and happiness. Given today’s obsession with dieting and the ultra thin body, the consumption of one chocolate caramel could send a Goddess packing for a week-long guilt trip.

If I see one more ad about a “low-carb” food, I’ll gag. Low carb to the 2000s is like low sugar in the 90s or low fat in the 80s—pick your craze and the media will eat it up, so to speak. Yes, I do understand the health risks of being overweight and under exercised, and I don’t condone poor eating habits or couch potatoes, but I do believe that excessive restrictions only leads to more problems. Moderation in eating

sion with dieting and the ultra thin body, the consumption of one chocolate caramel could send a Goddess packing for a week-long guilt trip.

If I see one more ad about a “low-carb” food, I’ll gag. Low carb to the 2000s is like low sugar in the 90s or low fat in the 80s—pick your craze and the media will eat it up, so to speak. Yes, I do understand the health risks of being overweight and under exercised, and I don’t condone poor eating habits or couch potatoes, but I do believe that excessive restrictions only leads to more problems. Moderation in eating

d, I’ll gag. Low carb to the 2000s is like low sugar in the 90s or low fat in the 80s—pick your craze and the media will eat it up, so to speak. Yes, I do understand the health risks of being overweight and under exercised, and I don’t condone poor eating habits or couch potatoes, but I do believe that excessive restrictions only leads to more problems. Moderation in eating ing overweight and under exercised, and I don’t condone poor eating habits or couch potatoes, but I do believe that excessive restrictions only leads to more problems. Moderation in eating is the key. Sometimes denying yourself that one special treat can result in a major food binge later on.

Another way I choose to indulge myself is spending time with my Goddess friends—a totally delightful treat for me. Some women have a difficult time making this a priority in their lives, mainly because they feel guilty if they don’t spend all their free time with their husbands, partners or children. While the role of the nurturer is a commendable one, if you don’t nurture yourself, what have you got left to give to others? Getting out a bit on your own will make you a better mother or lover. Some of my friend’s husbands have a hard time when their wives go out with girlfriends. The husbands feel rejected and abandoned, and frequently