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March 31, 2004
Finger Lickin' Good
I have an odd superpower. My ability to smell fried foods from miles away is super-amazing. This superpower has developed since I reached my goal weight of 130 lbs. in August of 2001 and was discovered while I was in Southern California with my mom and brother.
We were happily strolling along the paths in Disneyland when suddenly, after taking a deep breath, I smelled something really wonderful. I just knew, that some kind of fried dough product had to be nearbye. Funnel Cakes. My sniffer revealed funnel cakes were nearby. Since then I can smell fried foods from a distance.
One of the foods that I really have to limit (note limit not avoid) are fried foods. When I was overweight I would, believe me, eat some form of fast food (Usually a Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Biggie Sized with a Mr. Pibb) every day. I limit them now, because I know they were my ultimate downfall. Sure I love sweets, but fried foods were what I loved. Still do.
While I was on my lunchtime walk - after passing and noticing for the first time that around 36th South and State Street there is a store called Pet Caskets, Etc., very cool little pet sized caskets and urns - I could smell it. The wonderful fried foods from various fast food establishments on one of the main streets in Salt Lake. Harmons KFC (The first KFC ever) must have been frying up a batch of chicken that would have made the colonel proud. I stopped for a moment, closed my eyes, and took a deep, meditative breath. Ahhhhh. The fact that I could stand there, sniff and continue on my walk without splurging is both satisfying and sad. This weekend - I tell you - I will have a small sized batch of french fries and I will savor every moment, every bite, every sensation.
By the way, I ended up eating stir-fry with rice and black bean sauce last night. Very tasty.
Posted by Sarah at March 31, 2004 12:52 PM