Chocolate

Years ago, I used to give up chocolate candy for lent. It really wasn't that tough, because I wasn't a huge chocolate candy fan. I preferred brownies, cookies, cake, etc. I know, lent is supposed to be about sacrifice, which is why I've given up lent for lent the last few years. : )

Anyway, I've usually been really good about not getting candy bars from the vending machine or grocery store or... Then, at my old job, one of the interns maintained a candy drawer with all kinds of good stuff. I didn't go there every day, but it was frequent enough. Luckily, he didn't sit that close to my office.

At my new job, I maintain a candy jar in order to lure people into my office to chat. I figure it is an easy way to get to know them. Only problem is I can't stay away from the darn thing! To make matters worse, my company gave us each a box of chocolates (and nuts) from Malley's for the holidays and I've slowly been working my way through it.

So, today, I'm resolved to change things. I put the remaining chocolates out to share with my coworkers and it was gone within an hour. I had Matt buy chocolates that I definitely don't like to stock my candy dish. Just a few good ones left in there and then I will be free.

I need to bring some more healthy snacks to supplement my food intake, because the additional hunger brought on by training causes me to eat the bad items. Repeat to self, Must make better choices to feed Ironman training calorie deprived body!