My neighbor and I have re-joined Weight Watchers. I am on the 14-year plan, having reached Lifetime status after my son was born, only to steadily put on 3 pounds per year for the last 14 years. If you are not a math wiz, that calculates to 42 extra pounds on my not-so-petite 5 foot 9 inch frame.
I think I am addicted to food.
"Nick," I said to my son, "Gina and I think we may be addicted to food. Do you think we have a disease or do you think we're just big, fat losers?"
"Oh, you are big, fat losers," he said definitively.
Ouch.
I am working the program. Counting my points and writing them down. I am trying.
Easter is coming and I know all the candy around the house will be a temptation so I had this great idea. Instead of buying a lot of crappy candy for my family (I know, I shouldnt' buy any candy) I decided to buy a few pieces of the good stuff.
Have you heard of See's Candy? I bought Scotchmallow Eggs for my husband and son and a box of Molasses Chips for the In-Laws. As an after-thought, since I was there, I made a small custom box of my favorite carmels for myself. They are only 2 points a piece and I reasoned I could have one per day for a week as a treat to myself. I even had them wrap the box up in Easter paper so I wouldn't be tempted to open it early.
That night I couldn't stop thinking about the taste of dark chocolate hitting my tongue, then the marshmallow and carmel filling exploding in my mouth. I carefully removed the wrapping paper from the small box, opened it, and inhaled. Remember, I am an addict. I was just going to have one, but stopped myself at two.
Today I sit blogging, savoring the taste of the last piece of my Easter candy. Yep, the box is empty.
I am a big, fat loser.
-Lela
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Having been a chocoholic for most of my life, and a junk food afficionado, I understand your addiction. It's tough trying to let go of that stuff.
When I made the tough decision 10 weeks ago to enter a 12 week weight loss challenge at work, I thought I would die. Giving up all the foods I love was going to be difficult. But you know what, it wasn't all that bad. Ten weeks into the program, I've lost 23 pounds. And I eat regularly and until I'm full. The key has been consistent cardio exercise and proper eating. As much as what I don't eat as what I do. And I never go hungry....it's all about eating the right things.
I certainly do wish you the best. Staying away from Sees or any chocolate is always a challenge.
But what is life without good food?
I think we're all addicted to feeling good
Love See's Candies. Received a box of those amazing candies for a gift a couple Christmases ago. I ate the whole box within 3 days. My partner had 2 pieces. I was, indeed, a big fat loser.
You, on the other hand, look gorgeous in your pictures (that is YOU right?....snort). Glad you enjoyed your See's!
I just eat EVERYTHING> such a tub I am...I saw my reflection in the windows walking downtown yesterday and wondered when I became a bowling pin shape. I very FAT bowling pin at that.
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