164.6 Finally, the breakthrough - Chocolate!?!

It been weeks of 165-167. Finally broke through this morning.

Denial and Reward.
Yesterday I started using a custom teeth-whitening kit. I had thought long about this and tried whitening strips unsuccessfully. Then at a recent cleaning, the topic came up and the hygienist waxed euphoric over its success. Since it is basically a permanent improvement, with only quarterly touch-ups allowed, I bought in. I discovered after committing to it, though that for one week, I should refrain from eating or drinking anything that could stain clothing. And THAT for a coffee addict was momentous. Giving up wine was nothing compared to this.

So enters CHOCOLATE. Recently in the news, several studies have extolled the benefits of chocolate. From time to time, I have been able to eat it with control; my older daughter is a master of self-discipline. When suddenly, my younger daughter tells me she too can eat only three squares a day, it's time to reconsider my relationship with this most desired food group. Last night after dinner, instead of coffee, I snuck into my bedroom and ate a Hersey square which was hidden away. Letting it slowly melt was utterly divine. If this is the year to learn to eat wisely, it must include allowing myself luxuries - a chocolate is the most lovely, small indulgence I can give myself, IF, and it's a big if, I can eat it without abuse.
Day 70