Terms of the deal were we went 90 days without dessert, CHOCOLATE, ice cream, candy etc. and if we succeeded we got to pick out an item from Lululemon. My first thought was that I'd rather have the chocolate than the new item, but them realized that I may really have a severe problem that I should work on.
I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!! It is my go to comfort food when I'm irritated with my children, had a hard day at work or just need that little taste of sweet after a meal. Trouble is, I can't control myself. If I could just have a chocolate bar in the freezer and just have a square here or there when needed, I'd be thrilled. BUT I just can't stop!
Example, Brett bought some chocolate covered almonds from COSTCO (so we all know how many we're talking about) and they sat on my laundry room pantry shelf. If they hadn't have been open I'd be fine, but the bag was open so every time I went into the pantry- doing laundry, getting breakfast, lunch, snacks for the kids, I'd sneak a few. I couldn't see them without having a few. Wasn't that long before there weren't any left.
Back to our diet. I was doing really well... I was proud of my ability to avoid, and pass up all things sweet. Heather and I went to our running room weekend, and it was a physical struggle to keep myself in my chair and avoid the dessert table. One side of my brain fought with the other over one little dessert not killing anyone, but it was the principle of it, so I abstained.
We've given ourselves 3 strikes in the 90 days. One was chocolate fondue at the melting pot- Very worth it.
Then Easter became a free for all. My mom gifted us a family sized bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. My VERY FAVORITE Easter treat. I ended up eating most of the bag. Same trouble as the almonds, a couple here and there through the day and the bag is empty. I'm disappointed in myself for lack of self control, but it's re- motivated me for the rest of our fast to get this under control, because as of now, not so much.
I'm still struggling, ( I took a bite today of a chocolate rabbit of Wyatts, and spit it out- frustrated with myself for being so weak) I would love some chocolate right now just thinking about it, but I have a problem.
My name is Leslie, and I have a chocolate addiction!
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Look at you....two posts, two days in a row! Hooray!!
That is one intense little challenge. I might have to sign up for a 30 day version of it. I'm so glad to know that the fondue was worth it.....it makes my mouth water just thinking about it ;)
that is an intense challenge. i wishg my husband would do it with me! i'm goingt to try and convince him. my name is kamry and i have a food problem!
choco-addition= you and me both!! I need it!!! and coffee.
I could and nearly did write this exact same post last week.
I can't stop. I need to ensure i don't bring chocolate into the house because if it is there, I honestly can't stop.
It feels terrible!
Good luck with the rest of your fast ... but as a dietitian, let me just say that MODERATION IS KEY. You'll find it easier to stick to if you allow your self small amounts of sweets occasionally.
Oh my, while I was reading your post I kept thinking that that sounded exactly like my situation, except leave out the diet part... haha.
I would also like to admit that I have a huge chocolate addiction and that I may need some help, too bad my husband is trying to gain weight, I totally need a team mate.
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