When you're in your 20's, at times (I hope) you have some exciting weekends planned. I just had a fun filled weekend - attending a 6 hour country fest concert with one of my best friends, followed by my little sister's 21st birthday the following day. Granted... these fun things all point to danger for one's stomach when dealing with Crohn's.
The motto I went with? Do the best you can, and face the consequences of your bad choices.
Was this the best motto I could have gone with? No. Obviously the best motto would have been: Enjoy yourself but don't stray from your Crohn's friendly diet.
I have bad self control.
Like I've stated in previous posts, until being diagnosed with Crohn's, I wasn't one to have to "watch" things. Eat, drink, and be merry. Fried food satisfies, even if you go dancing after. Actually, I would say I did much better at the concert than at my sister's birthday celebration, and neither was per choices of alcohol. I have experimented with alcohol limits a bit since my diagnosis, and know that it is simply not a good choice. One liquor drink is about all I should have. I can have a couple glasses of wine and be ok. Beer is just a no-go.
Alcohol is pretty easy to limit myself on. Basket after basket of corn tortilla chips at a Mexican restaurant dipped in onion/spice filled salsa however? This is a completely different story. The dinner I ordered was fine - lean chicken with a tequila lime sauce and a side of rice - no beans, no peppers or onions or corn tortillas. But while you're waiting, they just keep bringing the chips. I LOVE THE CHIPS. How can you not? They're warm, and salty, and their salsa is delicious. I have labeled myself something of a child now after this lack of resistance. And indeed, it led to a downfall later in the evening (which probably wasn't helped by the birthday cake and apple I ate) - but I bet if you took me back to a Mexican restaurant tomorrow, I'd eat the chips all over again.
I guess I'll keep working on this...
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