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5 dollars richer and feeling good…

May 27, 2008 by Janice

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I battled the temptation the whole way home.

It was a perfect day to indulge in a frappaccino. I was hot, tired and craved a quick shot of caffeine and sugar. And oh – it would taste so good going down.

The saliva pooled beneath my tongue as I imagined the icy grande within my reach.

But logic fought back, like a coach pushing me forward, past the entrance to the Starbucks’ drive through.

“The caffeine and sugar will only make you feel better for a brief moment. Then it will leave you even more tired with only regret and unnecessary calories…

“…And think of the wasted money – that is almost five dollars you don’t need to spend…

“…The satisfaction will be gone in minutes and you will have nothing left. Keep driving. You don’t need it. You can do it. Just keep driving.”

I almost turned in. As the argument in my head got louder, the traffic stopped right in front of the driveaway. I had two more minutes to fight. “Don’t turn in…”

And I didn’t. I kept driving. I won.

But when I pulled into my driveway, I didn’t feel victorious. I still wanted that frappaccino! I almost got back in my car and headed back.

But I didn’t. I walked in the house and stood empty handed in the kitchen, tired and feeling a bit sorry for myself.

Then, I remembered the nectarines ripening in the fruit bowl. I picked one up and gently squeezed it. Perfect. I bit into it. The ripe flesh tasted like summer — sweet and refreshing.

After I finished the nectarine, I grabbed my Magic Bullet, some water, ice, lemon juice, lime juice and blended myself up a calorie-free, guilt-free drink and headed to my desk.

It feels good to beat temptation. Really good.

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23 Comments

  1. Petula says

    May 31, 2008 at 7:57 pm

    You rock! That was great will power and you were still able to have a nice tasty drink and a healthy snack. Don’t you just love the Bullet? I’m about to pull mine out too… time for smoothies, which I love to make during the summer.

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  2. MerryMom says

    May 30, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    I love this, thought I’d share …

    The Quick Change Baby Crib

    Reply
  3. RebeccaC says

    May 29, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Good job, Janice!!!

    Thanks for the encouragement! Not only did you save $5, but now your body doesn’t have to re-balance itself from the sugar and caffeine overload and it can work on burning the fat!!! God’s home-made snacks are always a better choice (even though I really like sugar and chocolate, too!!! ;^) ).

    (Forgive my ignorance. I live in a bubble.) What’s a “magic bullet”?

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  4. bethn says

    May 28, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Great job! Starbucks is my weakness too. I’ve been debating the magic bullet, but I use my blender just as often so I can never justify the extra money.

    Reply
  5. My Baby Pajamas says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Good for you!! My temptation is diet coke from McD’s. They are only a dollar during the summer here in AZ.

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  6. willowsprite says

    May 28, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    This is why I try not to have cash in my wallet…although for me it’s McDonalds french fries…*drool*

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  7. Lisa says

    May 28, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    Good job!! I am trying to cut back so that it is only an occasional special treat. I will resist getting one today!

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  8. CPA Mom says

    May 28, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Oh good on you Janice!!! I’m thinking I need to get a Magic Bullet and that recipe now….

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  9. Allison Frey says

    May 28, 2008 at 10:52 am

    The only way I would passed up Starbucks is if I didn’t have $5.00 on me…lol

    I wish that I had that control!!

    Good for you…..

    Reply
  10. Christieo says

    May 28, 2008 at 9:31 am

    good for you!!! man, it got tougher for me to resist when they invented the drive-through-starbucks. before, it was much easier to just drive by! i think you just convinced me to forego a second cup of coffee with this post, thanks!!! 🙂

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  11. Sarah says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:55 am

    Well I’m not going to encourage you! I’ve got stock! So driiiink….driiiiiiink.

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  12. Blessed says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:31 am

    Yes it does! I’ve been fighting that same temptation myself.

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  13. sam says

    May 28, 2008 at 4:31 am

    hmmmm – good on you – I succumbed to temptation over the weekend and bought a packet of chocolate biscuits!! Oh well, it was wet and horrible outside and I needed some chocolate!!

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  14. Dawn-Sweet Pea Cakes, etc. Blog says

    May 28, 2008 at 12:53 am

    Oh you are stronger than I am! I cave everytime I pass the drive through Starbucks( its just so easy to drive through it!) I even went today. I think I need to try to get over this addiction!

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  15. Marni says

    May 27, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Good job!

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  16. Jane says

    May 27, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    Wow, that’s so fantastic!

    Are you planning on renting out that willpower of yours anytime soon?
    ‘Cause I could really put it to goooood use.

    Reply
  17. rachel says

    May 27, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Good for you!!
    So the Magic Bullet, huh. This is the first positive review I’ve read about it.

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  18. Erica says

    May 27, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Congrats! We’re proud of you. If I had a Magic Bullet I could be as good as you. Now where can I get one of those, do you think? Hmmm… 🙂 No really, that’s a big struggle sometimes, and I applaud your willpower.

    Reply
  19. daycare girl says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Now I want a frappuccino too. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Heather H says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    Way to go! That is so hard to do – especially in the afternoon. When those surges hit me at that time of day, especially, I find grabbing a few big glasses of water will get rid of my cravings…

    Reply
  21. Kristin says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    Good Job! I have a hard time resisting that temptation!

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  22. Amy says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    You are much better than me when I hear the venti non-fat 2 pump chai calling my name. Next time, I’ll hear your post in the back of my head and summon my inner willpower.

    Reply
  23. erin says

    May 27, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    o i wish i had ur will power!!

    Reply

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