I’ve mentioned before how I don’t want to be the “I’m on a diet” kinda girl. It has such a negative sound. I only tell people that I am dieting if they inquire about my weight loss or my choices of food. Even then I try to downplay it unless they really seam interested.

When you’re dating, it’s a whole other story. When you go out on dates it might involve eating. If your date is at all attentive, they will notice the food choices and could ask about the dreaded “d” word. This can be a problem because you don’t want your date to think “oh she’s got issues” or “she’s insecure” because it can seem unattractive to possible suitors (even if you are insecure (or have issues.)) [Am I reading too far into this?]–>

Not only do you have jitters from going on a date but know you have the “What to eat” jitters or “Do I have an alcoholic beverage?” dilemma. I am here to say: Get over it! Sorry if that sounds harsh, but if you go on a date with jitters then you are not going to have fun. I have learned to enjoy food and eat healthy and not let it run my life anymore…