Some would call it rationalization

[yendi]

Every Friday, our group's director brings donuts into the office.

Today, with the best of intentions, I cut one of the donuts in half.

I then looked at it, realized I was way too hungry to eat only half a donut (which is what, one bite? Maybe two?), and grabbed the other half.

I still stand by what I did. I mean, cutting the donut made crumbs fall off (which surely saved some calories), and the very act of cutting had to burn something, right?

This is why you're fat should just redirect to me. It would save them time.

Comments

[aiela.livejournal.com]

I generally bring food from home as well, but I am unable to resist free food. We usually get bagels instead of donuts when we get free breakfast, though.

[zarhooie.livejournal.com]

It's called willpower, people. :P

I understand the allure of free food, but if free food means I'm going to have a sugar or carb crash later, then it's a no-go.

[aiela.livejournal.com]

See also yendi's link to Why You're Fat.

(Although I'm working on that. Down six pounds as of today. :P)