I didn't run today OR do Jillian Michals, but I DID get my heart pumping. Tomorrow I will run for sure, but Jillian, no promises. Commitment to her DVD feels a little bit like cliff-diving. I know it will be great when I finally jump off--but that is the key: jumping off.
My school of thought for dieting says "Eat a treat, but only once a day, and just a tiny bit." The daily indulgence has been a few squares of chocolate--that is until Easter came around. Did you know you can get sick of chocolate? Just try eating a bite of Cadbury Egg every day from Valentine's to Easter--you will understand. Now my wicked wonder is powdered doughnuts. Here's my dilemma: I have no control around powdered doughnuts. "Just eat two, then close the box." No dice. Then I said, "If I buy the 6-peice package, cheating would only cost me four more doughnuts instead of a baker's dozen." The marketing people at Hostess know exactly what they are doing. They do not make the skinny cellophane to keep the doughnuts fresh for the next day. The snowy dumplings are meant to be devoured!! And it is no coincidence that the pack of six is much fluffier and expensive than the box. Bottom line: this fat brat cannot eat powdered doughnuts—at least not more than maybe once a week. Unfortunately for me, and the Hostess stock-holders, the perfect portion doughnut would only be a little larger than a dime. Not quite enough to make cheating worth it. But be sure that my dreams will be full of doughnut clouds and powdered sugar thunderstorms—pure Heaven.
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Ewwww, I think powdered donuts are soooo entirely gross. BUT, Tara's family LOVES them too!! What am I not seeing here?? However, I can seriously eat an entire thing of Ben and Jerry's in one day, don't test me, I did it on the first day of school this year to drown my sorrows about how my kids keep getting older. They are busted for that! Anyhow, I have to never, never, never buy that ice cream because it's too tempting, like your donuts and I'm certain it goes straight to my butt and gut. Evil delectable dessert . . .
ReplyDeleteI totally understand - treats can be so tempting if they are laying around, even if they are "out of sight" in the pantry - they are usually not "out of mind" - we all know what we have lurking in our pantries and freezers. Last night I ate a few bites of the decadent brownie that someone sent to Paul for his birthday, then I kept on picking at it until it was all gone. After eating it all (and having a stomach ache) I read on the packaging that it was 430 calories! oh, no! So, I too, need to control my sweet consumption - however for me I usually have to take an all or nothing approach.
ReplyDeleteYes, the stomach always knows where the treats are "Hiding." I'ts ok becca, I just found out my powdered doughnuts have almost 400 calories for 6!
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY know what you are talking about! I can't eat only 2...I have to have at least 4 or 5 because they are so delectable - YUM! Now with my pregnant mind and appetite, I won't be able to sleep until I get some of that powdery goodness...thanks a lot Christina!
ReplyDeleteBina,
ReplyDeletehere's a tip... go to bed when ally goes to bed. avoid that time of night completely.
or, buy these weight watchers or skinny cow chocolate ice cream bars. they are really good, really. this is coming from a food critic. i can eat a whole one and not to feel bad about it, satisfying my sweet tooth, choclate craving for under 100 calories.
Yes, I love the skinny cow stuff, great taste, great calorie count.
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