Happy Birthday to Me!

Today has been a great day, and it's not over - my husband is cooking dinner for me, there will probably (for sure!) be a great bottle of wine involved, and the All-Star game is on. But the BEST part will be the icing on the cake - literally! I'm just giddy over the thought of that creamy, gooey stuff on the top. You might think I'm crazy, but we all have our favorite thing we just can't get enough of. Fortunately, my cake tonight is in the form of a cupcake; it's already portion-controlled, and when it's gone, it's gone - no sticking my finger along the side or going back for more. It's a perfect solution, really - and tomorrow I'll just still be really happy about my great day, even if I'm one year older! The trick is to make it easy on yourself. The little 100-calorie packs, bite-size candy bars and smaller versions of the real thing may not be the most economical way to go, but they're worth the extra cost when you step on the scale or don't have to go that extra mile. So, treat yourself today - it's my birthday! Melissa