I know, I know... this is a normal "girl" thing, right? Maybe, yes. The level of MY love and devotion to chocolate, though, I would argue is more radical and intense than most. If there is a fudge shop within 500 yards of me, I can sniff it out. And then taste it out. And then most likely buy it out... the shop, I mean. I always end up getting way too many sweets, and leaving the store feeling blissfully
Want an example of my undying love and devotion? OK. Here you go...
So, just last weekend, my roommate and I went to the Ballet Arizona Director's Choice performance. It was incredible. Held in the beautifully structured Orpheum Theatre, the dancing was amazingly artistic, graceful and visually engaging. By the time the ballet was over, however, my roommate and I were STARVING! Being the "newbies" that we are to AZ, and being especially ignorant to all that Phoenix has to offer, we were extremely dumbfounded as to where to dine at 10:00p.m. in this unexplored city. Living up to the adventurers that we claim to be, we decided to ask one of the "locals" (when can you call yourself a "local" after moving from another state? 6 months? one year? just a thought...) where THEY would eat if they could choose any restaurant downtown. This particular Phoenixian (yes, I made that up) told us, without hesitation... go to Windsor. He claimed they had amazing food, atmosphere and service. Boy, was he spot on! I have NEVER had a better pulled pork sandwich in my LIFE. I kid you not. SO... after eating my delightful sandwich, clearly completely satisfied and not in want of anything else to satisfy my hunger pangs and taste buds, I went in search of the ladies room. (I'm getting to the point, I promise.) While wandering down the hall, hoping I wouldn't have to turn around in defeat and ask the bartender where the hidden lavatory was, I started to smell something that my expert nose recognized as SWEET. I mean sweet as in fudge, ice cream, brownies... that kind of sweet- not sweet like cool, neat, awesome.... you get the picture. (Although... I guess in my book the two meanings of the word go pretty much hand-in-hand... wow. Back to the point. sorry.) Following my nose down the winding hallway, a WillyWonka-like room appeared. In that room, I was assaulted with bright candy rappers, an endless supply of ice cream flavors, gummy bears, and the sweetest ice cream scooping lady I've ever met. A HIDDEN SWEET SHOP!? This was/is my dream. I asked for a sample of ice cream. I said to the precious scooper, "please give me just a sample of your favorite ice cream." Without delay she dug out a little taste of butter pecan heaven. I've never tasted ice cream so delightful in my life. (NOT AN EXAGGERATION!)
What was the point of that story, you ask?
I am just trying to let you all know how much I truly LOVE sugar. Chocolate, ice cream, caramel, pie, cupcakes, fudge... you name it- I like it.
Get it? I think you do at this point. I hope.
All of that to say... there is HOPE! For you, I mean. AND for me! While working here at DeRosa Medical, I get to talk all day long to people about weight loss. I get to talk to precious people about changing their eating patterns and bettering themselves through nutrition, exercise and self control! It can be a difficult journey, but it is most definitely a DOABLE one. For a really long time, I educated patients on a certain product we use as an aid to the Weight Loss Program- Glycemic Foundation, without having tested the product myself. Now, as much as I AM a fan of chocolate, I am NOT a fan of powdered drink mixes that health-nuts like to call "shakes". How deceiving! These gritty, chalk-like drink mixes are a far cry from what I think of as a shake. With that said, I FINALLY gave in and tried the chocolate version of the Glycemic Foundation. It... was... DIVINE. I was shocked! I was taken off guard! I was DELIGHTED. It tasted SO good. Not only does it taste amazing, it (and I know this because I talk to people about this product ALL DAY LONG) regulates my insulin levels throughout the day, allowing my body to stay at a comfortable, stable state; not experiencing any sugar cravings, peaks or pits throughout the day. I drink this shake (yes, I will go as far to call it that) every morning for breakfast. 2 scoops of this magical mix with 8 oz. of light chocolate soy milk, and I am good for the day! I don't even think about chocolate again... which is saying something.
SO... give it some thought. Come in and try out this magical shake for yourself! I PROMISE you will NOT be disappointed.
... phew. That was a LOT of talk about chocolate. I bet you want some right now, don't you?
(I am cruel.)
Well, here's an idea! TRY THE GLYCEMIC FOUNDATION!
Have a great Easter week, everyone! :) Enjoy time with family, friends... yourself! Relax, soak in the gorgeous sun, and be good to yourself!
Bethany
