You know it's serious when

Earlier this week I saw a commercial for Ferrero Rocher chocolates. "Yummy!" I thought. Actually it was more like "mmmmmm....." while I imagined myself biting through the light, crispy outer layer and then tasting the delicious hazelnut chocolate center.

Today HTB and I were out picking up a few groceries and things. I'd made it by the creamy, thick, lemon yoghurt, and we'd sailed past the Doritos without too much of a struggle. Then I saw them... the little Ferrero's were calling my name. Thinking that they couldn't possibly be that bad, I picked up the package to find out. (note- I rarely pick up the package to find out fat and calorie counts as I figure I know if it's good for me or not!!) Anyways, my reaction was something like a laugh out loud, "WHAT?!?! 16 grams of fat in just 3 little chocolates? Over 5 grams each?!! YIKES!!" Not to be deterred from my chocolate craze I immediately inquired about their neighbour, my other favourite, the scrumptiously sweet Turtles. 5 grams in one chocolate. OMG. After seriously kicking my own butt this afternoon, and gearing up for the one hundred push up program (starting tomorrow, thanks Mary!) there was NO WAY even a bite of indulgent yumminess was making it into the cart today. "Well, Hello! Willpower!! It's nice to see you! It's been quite a long time, hasn't it? I do hope you stay and visit for a while!!"

Christmas is just around the corner, and I'm sure there will be once or twice when I allow myself to indulge in a few of my favourite holiday chocolates. But for the moment, thanks to my old friend Willpower, I know that sliding into my dress and rocking a new bikini will be so, so much sweeter than the few moments of chocolate-y deliciousness I could buy right now.

Bring it.