Fight the Power!

Today marks the fifth day of the diet and last night I had an epiphany while I was watching my husband and children eat Moe's for dinner and suppressing the overwhelming urge to jump on my son and steal his taco:  I am in control!  I have taken back the power food had over me (or I allowed to have over me if you want to be snooty about it).  I choose what goes in my mouth!  I no longer have to give in to the pull of food and I don't have to deal with the guilt afterwards.  It's awesome!  I feel like I am back in control, not just of what I eat, but of my life.  Ironically, as completely rigid as this diet is, I feel completely free.