Saying "No" to Chocolate.

As stated in Little Annoyances below, I love chocolate but chocolate does not love me.  Up until just before Easter, I would have chocolate at least once a day, which isn’t smart when you’re lactose intolerant.  Every few days I would pay the price (meaning cramping and many trips to the bathroom).  But damn, I love chocolate. 

I finally had my fill of feeling badly last week.  Just in time for Easter.  I’ve been saying NO to a lot of treats ever since.  There is Easter candy in my apartment, but I haven’t touched it.  There is chocolate frozen yogurt in our freezer, but I have Cuties (soy ice cream sandwiches) instead.  There is more chocolate in my office than you can shake a stick at, but I say “No thanks.”  I’m astounded every time I say NO.  I don’t feel any withdrawal symptoms, no pining for a Kit Kat, nothing.  Mind, I’ve replaced my fix with Rice Krispie squares and Doritos, but still. 

So tonight we’re going out for dinner, and I don’t plan on having chocolate dessert.  However, we’re also going out for dinner tomorrow to a place known for its desserts (I’d link you to their site, but they don’t have one), and chances are yes, I will have something chocolate.  Still, I’m doing pretty darn good.  If I were double-jointed I’d pat myself on the back.

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