Monday, March 16, 2015

Willpower

It was mid-afternoon, my list of errands weren't going as quickly as I wanted them to, and I was getting hungry and cranky.  When I couldn't find the Epsom salts at the drug store I almost threw a temper tantrum, and realized I needed a snack. 

A bag of nuts or a granola bar would have been a healthy choice, but my stomach cried out for chocolate, and told me it wouldn't be satisfied with anything else.  I wandered up and down the candy aisle looking at the options, then turned the corner to the Easter candy section. Halfway down the display I saw 'it'--

the display of Cadbury Creme Eggs.

Cadbury eggs are one of my favorites. I love their combination of thick chocolate shell and gooey fondant filling.  (Thank goodness they're only available part of the year.)  Not only could I satisfy my craving in a marvelous way, I wouldn't have to spend a lot of money to do it.  A sign on the shelf said that this week the eggs were on sale Buy One Get One Free. 

I picked up two eggs and headed towards the register. As I walked I debated with myself. Even though I'd try and eat only one egg, I have terrible self control. I knew I'd end up eating both, then feeling bad. But on the other hand,  I'd pay the same price whether I bought one or two. Shouldn't I try to get the most for my money?  The debate continued the entire time I was waiting in line.

Right before I reached the cashier I figured out a solution. After I paid for the candy and received my receipt I turned to the woman behind me and handed her the egg, explaining she was helping me practice portion control, and quickly walked away.

Five years ago today: NOT America's Next Top Model

8 comments:

  1. That was very kind of you! I myself bought 2 bags of the hard cheesies the other day. And ate a lot of cheesies today. Bad idea, but hadn't had them for quite a while.

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    1. If I had been at your house I probably would have helped you finish off both bags :-)

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  2. You do have good self control! I would have eaten one, then convinced myself to eat the other one so that I would not be tempted later ....

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    1. Normally I would have done exactly the same thing. I know myself TOO well.

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  3. I thought you were sworn off chocolate until Easter! haha...so...it's not willpower, but no willpower? :)

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    1. Wow! What a good memory you have! That was last year, though. I didn't make the commitment this year.

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  4. Why feel bad after eating it? Why not enjoy the treat? Much more fun.

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    1. But I've learned from past experience that eating both would have given me a terrible stomach ache (and a headache later after the sugar high dissipated).

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