I was out doing fieldwork on Friday when I suddenly had a strong urge for something crunchy. I stopped into a liquor store and thought, maybe I'll just get a small bag of chips. What could be the harm in this? I worked hard this week. I exercised and ate well. Who says that I can't have any chips? Everything in moderation, right?
Well, the problem with me is that once I start eating something that I like it's really, really hard to stop. I love those cheddar jalapeno Cheetos. Mmmmmmm. But, look how many calories in the whole bag. I could just eat some pistachios instead. The whole bag of pistachios was only 160 calories. And, that's good fat, right? But, I just couldn't get those Cheetos out of my head. I wanted them. I wanted them bad! What are my other chip options? I got it....chili cheese Fritos. OMG...That's even worse. Look at the sodium in those chips. Okay, maybe Lays....BBQ Lays. That's a little better. The Limon is even better. Maybe I should just forget the chips altogether. What about some cookies? Grandmas? Absolutely not. Out of the question. I'd be better of getting the chips.
I wonder how long I've been in the store. Maybe if I look for something to drink, that will give the moment a chance to pass. I can't believe that I'm stressing this bad over some chips. I can't even concentrate enough to decide what I want to drink. That's it! I'm getting the Cheetos.
I started heading for the cash register with pistachios and chips in hand. I hurriedly threw the chips on the rack and paid for the nuts. Whew! I did it. I can't believe I made it out of there without buying the chips. I feel like a hero. Only one problem...what happens the next time?
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