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Sunday, July 23, 2006

I am a complete ice cream fanatic. Read all the magazines and they tell you the same thing--portion control! Well, when it comes to ice cream, I don't have much self control and I definitely don't do the portion control. Even as I'm typing I have a carton of Rocky Road in front of me. Of course, now that they have come out with the "Slow Churned 1/2 the Fat" kind of ice cream, I convince myself that it's okay to eat even more.

The other day I had gone to the gym and worked off 450 calories running 4.42 miles on the elliptical machine. I was very proud of myself and when I got home I was still basking in my accomplishment. I opened the refrigerator to grab a bottled water and then instinctively I opened the freezer--just to take that one look inside--don't know why it's not like anything has changed from the last time I did. And there it was....looking at me and taunting me....that wonderful carton of ice cream. I had no will power; it had power over me! This time though I did what any self respecting woman would do--I shut the door and walked away. Ha! I had beat the temptation (at least for the time being) I had some by the time it was lunch but at least I had not fallen to it's alluring calling......I call this baby steps; I'm learning to say "no" little by little. I can't help it....I love ice cream!

Cheetos are another evil favorite of mine. I can practically eat a whole bag within a few days. I do not have chips in my pantry because I know I can't help but snack on those. I know what you all are thinking......"Why not keep ice cream out of your freezer then?"

Well, that is just asking too much of me. If I have to choose the lesser of two evils, I go for the ice cream for sure! I can't deprive myself of the little joys in life.

posted by Gracey at Sunday, July 23, 2006 -

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