I have been attempting to quit chocolate. I know that seems crazy, but I find it exceptionally difficult to do -- I have a chocolate bar stuck to my whiteboard with a label that says "Just say no ..."
My office buys bags of chocolates from Costco that I have requested many times that we don't get. I'm actually surprised that they (those controlling the funds) don't use that as an excuse to save money. Seriously, every time they do an order they spend $40+ on bags of chocolates. And don't get me going on all the soda that they buy too.
The other day I was in a meeting and there was a big jar filled with mini chocolates (42 calories) and I reached in and had the little mini chocolate in my mouth before I realized -- I am on a chocolate diet! I found it difficult to not eat another. So I did.
Now, I wouldn't compare this to being an alcoholic as that has an aspect of diminished returns. The more you drink the less your brain works correctly, you endanger your health, and potentially the health of others. Chocolate -- well if you eat it in large quantities you may have some serious health issues as well, but driving wouldn't be a problem. Anyway, I definitely know what it is like to not have the self control when you are surrounded by your vice.
The good news? I've lost three pounds in the last couple months.
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Well, better late than never to read & comment I guess, eh Chris? Congrats on losing the lbs. And chocolate is a little like alcohol in one respect... in small amounts (key phrase) it's actually extremely good for us! Where wine is supposedly great for the heart, chocolate is good for your entire body... antioxidents RULE! ^_^ And I'm SOOO happy I don't work in an office with a bowl of Costco chocolates... ticket to chubby for sure. I commend your self control. Patrice
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