Mom was impressed but didn't want me to go overboard, which was impossible, because I was still eating a lot. I just had taken a break from eating like a professional football player.
Mindy Kaling reflects on her mother's expectations regarding her eating habits. While her mom was somewhat impressed by her attempts to control her diet, she was also cautious about Kaling going too far with it. This illustrates a common tension between wanting to impress family and the struggle to maintain personal satisfaction, especially in relation to food.
Kaling humorously admits that, despite her efforts to eat in moderation, she found it challenging to resist indulging. Her self-deprecating acknowledgment of having taken a break from extreme eating habits highlights the difficulty many face in balancing health and enjoyment when it comes to food.
