Egg-stra sensory perception
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I'm sitting here resisting temptation.
I might not remember what day of the week it is or what someone's name is, but I can list every bit of 'naughty' food in the house. At this very moment I know there's a Cadbury's cream egg in the kitchen cupboard along with a box of caramel wafers left over from a family visit. I know there's a half eaten tub of ice cream in the freezer. And I know there's a few slices of bread in the bread bin and marmalade in the fridge. I know which packets are open and those that are not yet touched. No matter what I'm doing or how hungry (or not) I am, I always know exactly what food in the house. It is my curse.
I'm sure it's not a healthy eating way of thinking and it's one of the reasons I have to be very careful about what I buy. But after family visits and making sure I'm fully fuelled for my runs, temptation lurks in the kitchen.
It's not too bad if the packet's unopened; I can resist pretty well if the seal's not touched. I don't know why, but it's a lot easier to resist an unopened pack of biscuits. But once they're unleashed, the genie's out of the bottle and I am lost. And it's not just one biscuit. I have a little voice inside that says 'You're going to eat it sooner or later so why not just get it over and done with'. So I do, sounds logical to me!
I could justify it, I did a long run yesterday and that surely merits a cream egg or a slice of toast? After all, I did use up 1500 calories on the run, haven't eaten chocolate for days (!) and that egg is only 180 calories (less than a kit kat!). Even Dame Kelly Holmes rewards herself with chocolate ... You get the picture? I can be very persuasive!
So far I've distracted myself with cups of green tea, writing this blog, doing the ironing, playing with the cats and planning my next run. Maybe if I keep going I'll forget all about that little cream egg sitting in the cupboard.
Fat Chance!
I know I'm not going to chuck it in the bin (goes against my heritage and my upbringing), so later today when my chores are done, I'm going to sit down with my feet up and have that cream egg and a cup of tea and I'm going to enjoy every mouthful.
I know it's bad, but what's life without the odd bit of naughtyness? And sitting down to a well planned treat is miles different to binge eating direct from the kitchen cupboard.
Hope your weight loss journey is on track, if not I'm sure it will be
take care
suex
Hi Sue. Wish I hadn't read this blog his morning. I am having a bad day and you have just reminded me of a bag of mini eggs in the fridge. On the other hand you have also reminded me not to open it. LOL
Comment by EILEEN1929 -
Thanks Sue! One of my earliest memories is of my father showing me the wrapper of Nestle's (?) Five Boys chocolate and pointing out the expression on the boys' faces.
The best one was happiness (at the end of the bar). I wonder why?
Anyone old enough to remember this thin bar of milk chocolate with the satisfying snap to it when you snapped a piece off?
Oh adults have a lot to answer for-----Lol.
Hugs,
Chris.X
Comment by PIANOTEACHER -
Chris, what a lovely story and I hope you got the dream too! I always remember the Frys chocolate that my Grandad gave us on a Sunday after he took us and the dogs for a walk. i don't eat them now but its a very happy memory. luckily there aren't too many folk giving out free sweets! Suex
Comment by StaySlimSue -
What is it about cream eggs :):)
I actually went and bought one on Friday (and ate it obviously).
I have lovely memories of walking along the sea front at Exmouth (Devon) and a nice old man asked me to hold out my hand. I felt brave as I was with my O.H. (and a big girl, 56 at the time) and he placed a 'Dream' egg in my palm and said "Have a dream on me dear".
Awww, and this was five years ago (LOL). It seems as if my nicest memories are connected with food.
Take care,
Chris.X
Comment by PIANOTEACHER -
Hi Doris, i really enjoyed my egg and my cuppa and I am guilt free! But you're right I must avoid replacing it! Thank you so much for your best wishes, I hope it's all good wit you too! Suex
Comment by StaySlimSue -
Hi, Sue
I think you have a good plan there - as long as you then resist from replacing that egg. The only other option is to gve it away before you can eat it - but you may then find you turn to some of the other leftover treats instead.
And it is Sunday today.
Best of luck with your journey,
Doris
Comment by EICHHORNCHEN -