I made a big mistake. Huge. Humongous. I should have known better. I should have recognized my own weaknesses. I should have known when to say “no.”
I should have never bought that Halloween candy…the party pack, no less.
About a week ago I was doing my grocery shopping, minding my own business, cruising along the aisles. And then I saw them. They were displayed so neatly and festively decorated with that telltale color scheme…orange and black. I tried to ignore them. I really did. I even passed by the dang aisle a few different times, scoffing at the hoards of people gathered around the Twix/Reese’s combo bags. God, get a life, people. There’s still a whole month before Halloween.
Wait a minute…they’re on sale. Oh my God. Keep walking, Mindy.
I circled around the grocery store a few more times and stop back at the Halloween aisle, again. What the heck. I’ll get a jump on the holiday. After all, they’re on sale. So, I throw in the Twix/Reese’s combo party pack and continue along on my way.
I get home and promptly place the candy on the top shelf of my dish cupboard. Out of the way. No problem. I’ll grab one when I’m craving something sweet. I’m pretty sure I just read an article about the importance of keeping “fun size candy” around if you have a sweet tooth. Much better than consuming a whole candybar. I have actually done myself a favor by picking this candy up. Good for you, Mindy.
Fast forward a couple of days…
Oh, dear Lord in Heaven, deliver me from this evil Halloween candy. It beckons me. I’m powerless over it. Why did I buy Twix and Peanut Butter Cups? They’re my favorite. Man, I should have bought Smarties.
Alright, get a grip Mindy. Enlist hubbies help. Very proactive.
Me: Jer, do not let me eat anymore of that candy. I mean it. If you hear that bag open, get your butt in here and stop me.
Jer: You got it.
Oh, my God. This is really working. Using Jer as my accountability partner was GENIUS! God, I’m hungry. <rustle, rustle, rustle>
Jer: Mindy…what are you doing?
Mindy: Um…nothing…dear.
God, I’m good. I am definitely in the wrong field. I’m sneaky as a fox. Should have been a CIA operative or spy or something. <reaching into bag>
Wait a second. There’s…Oh, Thank the Lord. The candy is gone. Completely. Well, good. Glad that whole debacle is over. Great. Don’t need it anyway. Hmm. (I wonder if they are still running that 2-for-1 sale at Safeway?)
Moral of this story: DO NOT BUY HALLOWEEN CANDY ONE MONTH BEFORE ACTUAL HOLIDAY!! You will not save it, no matter how good yoru intentions are. It can be hazardous to your health…or at least the size of your thighs.
Love to all, Mindy
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See…now that wouldn’t have worked at my house simply because My hubby would have consumed it all because “he was saving me from myself. he’s only thinking of me.” yeah, his words, not mine. Can he justify anything, or what!
♥Spot
PS- wait til day after halloween…candy is 1/2 price AND the holidays are coming, who diets during the holidays???
Oh, I’m already anticipating the day after Halloween… and I don’t “officially” diet during the holidays but rather try and avoid growing out of all of my winter clothes. =)
Mindy
my hubby and I call the day after Halloween, and other major candy holidays like Easter and Christmas, Practically Free Candy Day, like its a holiday all in itself
Oh, that’s good. I’m all for celebrating important days…think I’ll add that one to my calendar! Thanks for the comment and for stopping by!!
Mindy
Oh wow, broke rule #1 of Halloween – NEVER buy candy early. I have thought about it several times and have almost been lured into the prices myself this year. Let me know if you need helping eating the rest so it’s not a temptation
Oh, there is no “rest.” It’s pretty much all gone. And so far I’ve avoided replacing it. So far. I’m working hard at just saying “no.”
Mindy
It is NUTS how early all the Halloween shiznitz are out already! My hubs and I were just discussing that.
I mean, why are there fiberglass zombies raising themselves from the grave in that neighbors front yard? Its only 10/6 for crying out loud! That’s just morbid.
I have lots of neighbors with makeshift graveyards already set up in their front yards…today is sunny and 67 degrees. Just doesn’t add up…yet. =)
Mindy
Halloween candy is BAD MOJO…WAY too addicting…I’m still holding out…barely…
Yeah, I’m fairly certain that some demons have gotten ahold of my will power…that has just GOT to be it.
Mindy
I hear ya Mindy. I was at costco a couple weeks ago and Destanee wanted me to buy a BIG a** bag of candy I flat out told her NO! I would have eaten the whole thing. Be strong, wait a few more weeks and buy some more. Or you can give apples to the kids and then get egged! HE HE ~Val
Oh, Val. If only you had been there with me at Safeway to talk me out of that combo pack! Apparently Destanee and I are thinking with the same parts of our brain right now. =)
Mindy
Even if I buy it the day OF Halloween I have to only buy stuff I don’t like (gummies, dum-dums) or I’ll eat it all.
I’m a mess.
Me too, Mindee. I have to regroup here and work out a new strategy..I see Smarties in my future.
Mindy
Uh Smarties? What is the point of that? There is no chocolate,nuts or gooey center. No peanut butter or cream filed deliciousness. Smarties? Save those for the kids that are too big to trick or treat.
If you just eat 3 or 4 chocolate bars everyday like I do then you wont be tempted to scarf up a whole bag. Well, wait that’s not really true either. I can do both with a side of pecan pie. Nevermind listening to me.
Yes, Smarties. They are a waste of packaging as far as I’m concerned and I’m not the least bit tempted by them…well, kind of. I mean, I have to be really hurting to dig into a smartie. =)
Mindy