Candy is too tempting for me!
by Cynthia Plasek
Our community member, Cynthia Plasek, had her surgery in April. This is how she is prepared to face the candy-happy hoiday:
"This year my Trick-or-Treaters are getting colorful pencils and Sippy-Straws, animal shaped erasers and other small items that I stocked up on at the dollar store. When I figured out how much I usually spent for candy I will actually be money ahead this year! I won't be tempted and moms all over my neighborhood will probably be happy.
"Since I don't want to keep my mouth full by sucking on hard candy, and I hate sugar-free candy, I have short list of treats I allow myself. A few almonds or blanched peanuts have some protein and are satisfying. When I absolutely have to have something sweet I get some "Jelly Belly" jelly beans. They are only 4 calories each and come in many flavors. The best part is the flavor is so intense and rewarding that just a few satisfy me. Once in a while I enjoy good a mint and "Junior Mints" are less than 10 calories a piece, and are very good. Just a few ideas!
1 comment:
Good ideas!
I give out small bags of unpopped microwave popcorn. I found them (decorated for Halloween) at Sam's Club. This way there is no candy around to tempt me. When I DO buy candy, I make sure it is something I don't like.
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