Day Eight: The Donut Test

Every first Thursday of the month, at about 12:00 noon, a half-eaten box of Entemann's chocolate frosted donuts appears on the kitchen table at work.  Whenever food is left on the kitchen table, it means "help yourself", and "please eat these or they're going in the trash".  Not wanting to see food go to waste (yeah, that's it), I always grab one and quickly eat it before I change my mind.  It's never as good as I imagine it's going to be, but still, there's something to be said for the allure of, and the high of eating a chocolate donut on a random Thursday afternoon.  Right?

Well, today was my first ultimate test: me vs. the donut.  I walked by the kitchen this afternoon and saw the familiar white box with blue lettering, and instantly felt drawn to it.  I peeked into the box, found the donut with my name on it, and said, "hello, old friend", and walked away.  Even though I was salivating and shaking my head as I walked away, I also felt empowered by my choice.  I have to keep remembering that this is all by choice, and that if I truly wanted a chocolate donut, I would have a chocolate donut.    

Other than the donut episode, it was a standard issue day.  Egg muffins for breakfast, tomato, basil and mozzarella with grilled chicken for lunch, and stir-fry leftovers for dinner.  I felt tired after work and would have liked to watch a movie or send some time reading, but I had to do the "C" word - cook.  I roasted a chicken and some asparagus, and made a batch of cauli-mash, which will be my lunch for the next few days.  Pretty bangin' lunch if you ask me.

I'm definitely feeling grumpy and tired tonight, and in need of a good night's sleep.  I think the donut test wore me out, even though I won.  I also think I'm just over the work week, and ready to have some "me time".  You know what else I'm over?  Cooking.  Oh how I wish I could just order takeout and have a detox-friendly meal delivered to my doorstep.  Or a pizza.  Mmmm, pizza.  Ok, now I'm tired, grumpy, and craving pizza.  It is officially bed time.  

Nighty-night friends.  See you on day wine, I mean nine ;)