Okay, okay, I have a confession to make.
In my strong desire to be fit, I began cutting out junk food from my shopping list and whenever possible, would encourage the kids to substitute starchy, fried snacks for healthier options. And to set the example, I tried to choose the healthiest foods I could lay my hands on at home.
Who’d ever think that this wanna-be-fit lady would succumb and backslide? Well, THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME TODAY.
I had just come from National Book Store along Annapolis St. and took the shortcut through the tiny gate-on-the-wall beside Teriyaki Boy, crossed over to Theater Mall and was about to walk toward V-Mall when the very strong scent of french fries wafted towards me.
Now, normally at McDo, I can resist this item. But today was something else. Turns out there is a Belgian Fries stand at the corner, right beside The Big Chill (for those familiar with the Greenhills complex).
Before I knew it, I found myself ordering a large helping of Belgian fries with roasted garlic dip. And I must say, that was so far THE BEST fries and dip I have ever tasted!!!! WHY DO UNHEALTHY FOODS HAVE TO TASTE SO GOOD??????
Never mind if it was cooked in artery-clogging oil. This “pimple food” (as I would refer to it whenever my fries-addict daughter bought them) was just too much to resist!
I am actually still deciding whether I regret my earlier action or not……
