What was I thinking? / The rules

So, the other day I was talking with friends when I was asked a perfectly normal question.  Unfortunately, my reply turned into a completely unrelated rant about how I'm not a rule follower.  I might have even implied that my very by the book husband was also not a rule follower.  I have no idea what I was thinking!  It seemed to make sense to me as I was speaking, but now, not so much.  First of all, it wasn't relevant to the conversation.  Secondly, it's not totally true.  

As long as I can remember what the rules are, and as long as they make sense, I'm perfectly happy to follow the rules.  It's when the rules become too numerous, too unclear or too inconvenient that I get into trouble.

I began to ponder.  Are there any food rules that I always keep?  Of all the rules that I apply to myself, I have to admit that I have broken them all.  The most important rule, next to "no potato chips in the house", is "everything in moderation".  But even that very easy adage has been forgotten on occasion.  So, how does one manage to keep the rules when there are so many fuzzy and inconvenient things to remember.
I think the best way to remember is to:

• Listen to your body and learn from it.
• Respect yourself and make your health a top priority. 
• Keep It Simple, Sweetheart!- don't get wrapped up in trendy or complicated diets.
• Enjoy life.  Splurge when there's an occasion to splurge.
• Stay healthy- so you don't miss out on the fun.
• Make saving calories an everyday habit.

Today's Tip:  Save your calories throughout the day and week so that you have a few to spare when there is an occasion to splurge. (such as: going on a hot date to your favorite restaurant, enjoying your favorite Halloween candy, or having a piece of birthday cake)