Progress Report - Eating Like An Animal - Part II

Despite a hearty appetite and mountains of appetizing-looking food, I am proud to report that I did not eat like an animal at a bris Tuesday night. It appears that I have made some progress since the bris I attended on July 4.

Restraining myself from overeating has always been difficult. After learning that my mother was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes a few years ago, I undertook a weight loss regimen and successfully lost 60 pounds by moderating my diet and running on the treadmill three times a week. My ability to lose this weight showed me that a person can truly do anything he puts his mind to.

Although the temptation to overeat is still with me, the $18 fine has acted as an effective deterrent.

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Be careful not to gulp your food down hurriedly like a glutton. It was Esav who said, `Let me swallow some of this red pottage' (Bereishis 25:30). Get into the habit of eating at a moderate pace, calmly and with the same table manners you would show if an important guest were present. You should always eat like this, even when you are eating alone. Happy is the one who achieves this!

(Rebbe Nachman of Breslov)