Events Triggering Food Cravings

David and I went to the Kings preseason game tonight at the Staple Center. The Kings played the San Jose Sharks and lost 1-3. It's preseason...who cares.

So as I was sitting at the game I really wanted a hot dog and then chili cheese fries. Well I didn't have enough calories for a hot dog, but I did sneak an Almond Snickers bar in with me, so I would feel like I was getting to eat at the game. I fit the snickers into my calorie plan. I had a few of David's peanuts, but also had enough calories for them as well. But back to the hot dog and chili cheese fries. I noticed that I always crave these two things when we go to hockey games, and why is that? I figured it out...because we use to always go to Del Taco after the game for chili cheese fries and burritos. Since I started WW in April 2005 , we cut that out, but it's still in my head and hockey triggers it. Isn't it funny how certain events or things we do go along with certain foods? I'm beginning to wonder if Vegas is going to be that easy. I can already see my mind saying fuck it, lets get a pizza. I hope I have a little will power. Oh just so you know the whole reason we are going to Vegas is for hockey. That's right..we are following the Kings there for another preseason game, and David is playing in a game on Friday night. How will I resist the hot dogs especially since my mind will be in vacation mode. I am definitely getting the exercise in. David even said maybe we could look into the gym at our hotel for me to use. I have to see how much extra it will cost. Ohhh obsessions.

Okay now all of that being said I would like to leave you guys with a tip from my "The Secrets of Skinny Girls " book.

"If something is healthy but you don't like it, there's no point in stocking your refrigerator with it- it will never be the food you grab when you have the munchies. You may have the best of intentions, but that may not be enough. Set yourself up for the success by stocking the foods you really like. I may love broccoli, but if it's not your thing, it doesn't matter how healthy and low-calorie it is- you won't grab it at the critical moment when you need to fend off a craving. "

Isn't that so true? So listen up ladies... (and guys) stock your refrigerators up with healthy and low calorie food that you already love. Be creative and try new fruits and vegetables. You may just find a new love and addiction! :)