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Put that change back in your desk

A few minutes ago I began to feel that I was still hungry following lunch. I thought about the snacks bars at my desk that are all about 200 calories, but did not feel I wanted to "spend" that much for an afternoon snack. I remembered the delicious treats from the vending machine downstairs...salami sticks. They are only 100 calories, so I'd have room for a little extra dinner. I walked to my desk took out 70 cents and I was on my way when my inner voice spoke up.

"You could have a stick of sugar free gum instead."
"You could save that 70 cents."
"You don't need to eat even 100 calories right now."
"Stop walking...you still have time to make a good choice"

And you know what I did. I stopped myself from going to that vending machine and so this afternoon I will celebrate a victory. A victory over the cravings of my body and a change in the way I think about food.
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