The 40's Diet

My Momma never told me that after you turn 40 things start to go downhill...and you have to work twice as hard to keep everything on level ground. After turning 40, I gained an automatic 10 lbs overnite. I immediately went to my doctor because I was certain I had a stomach tumor. I had all of the symptoms...bloating, loss of energy, tight pants...The doctor took one look at my chart and said "Oh...you just turned 40....surprise." She closed the chart and began to give me a verbal download of the over 40's diet. You have to retrain your tastebuds to love bland foods. You have to give up all the things you have loved for 40 years...ice cream, cheese, dairy, drinking...which I have not quite given up totally..., french fries, fast food, pizza, salt, or dessert....well damn...if I had known what I know now...I would have had way more ice cream when I was younger. I am now reduced what is left. Dried cranberries and oatmeal...

Ms. Tia 4/26/10