I can tell it’s been a successful day (work-wise, that is) if five o’clock comes and I suddenly find myself light-headed from hunger. It’s only when I work straight through and avoid distractions that I actually get anything done. Distractions, you know, like eating.

And there’s a side benefit. Actually, I have my choice of side benefits (just as I have my choice of dipping sauces, in other, more food-friendly circumstances). I can tell myself that by avoiding food all day, I’ve maybe lost a pound, which wouldn’t be a bad thing. Or I can tell myself that since I haven’t eaten all day, I can now pig out without guilt. Either way, I win.

Mmmm...dipping sauces.

As always, it was a deadline that put me in the frame of mind to work through the day and forget about food. The kennel billings had to be done today, so that they can be mailed on time and we can get paid. That’s important enough to forgo a couple of meals, but I need to find a way to stay that focused every day. I’m going to have to try to be hungry at five o’clock more often.