Stronger Than Sprinkles

miss_september

Ok, it isn't a cupcake story specifically, but, I've had a nasty stubborn cold for the past couple of weeks, during which, I decided not to log, and to eat whatever comfort foods I wanted/needed to in order to feel better. All in all I haven't done that badly, and I did lose 5 lbs through it all (yay!). But, that is besides the point. The other day I was really, really craving dessert. Not popsicles, or candy, but yummy, cake/donut/strussel/pie/tart goodness--but I didn't have anything specific in mind. Since it was late, I didn't want to make something at home, so my husband and I trooped off to the store. Everything he pointed out in the bakery section that he would be willing to eat just didn't sound "worth it" to me, no pie, no pasttry's, no donuts...nothing looked or sounded good! In the end, I decided on "ice cream sundaes" with non-fat frozen yogurt and fat-free chocolate, caramel and strawberry....and it was amazing!

laurelderry

I used to have an eating disorder- and in that crazy head of mine when I binge ate I did everything in even numbers. I'd grab 3 Oreos, and think- "no, no- I need to make it 4 now." CRAZY. My current job provides us with wonderful snacks from Costco (most are relatively healthy) and I headed over to our cupboard to grab some almond clusters covered in dark chocolate and I grabbed 3. And then I thought to myself- "Do I even want 3? How about 2? Naw, I think 1 will do just fine."

Overcoming demons my friends.

Shelbelle333

My boss came into my office to open some toner he had ordered, for whatever reason the company we order from always throws a packet of fun size candy bars in with our order. My boss asked what kink of candy I thought they put in our order this time...I said as long as it isn't twix I'll have no problems with staying away from the candy. So he opens the box and starts to laugh, and what candy does he pull out? TWIX! Ahhh, oh no. I contemplated having one just one, but I quickly put the kabosh on that idea, and when I leave the office in an hour I am planning on walking right by the candy and out the door to enjoy my weekend!

mibrewer413

I can relate too, I'm a cakeoholic at heart. We have a Sprinkles too in Scottsdale. I had my own 'cake victory" too at work. They had this giant cake and they were offering everyone a slice and my old self would have never turned down free cake but I closed my eyes and passed it up! That was right when I joined MFP too, so even more of a big deal for me! Now it's getting easier but I do miss cake. Next week is my birthday and I will have a piece that day and then go back to my new "cakeless" but happy life!

Karalopolous

I have had a sprinkles cupcake, yes they are overpriced and over hyped, but they are delicious.
My coworker and I fought the urge to ingest mass quantities of paczki that were brought in by (don't judge, it worked!!) taking a few bites and chewing then spitting it out. It worked and it was semi satisfying.
Also, I am very mindful of my water consumption, it always seems to help.

SassyFranny

Ugh. I can totally relate. Sprinkles is the bomb.com. Good job on resisting! Don't give up what you want the most for what you want at the moment!