Dessert

Let me propose a hypothetical situation and please feel free to leave your comments. If I gave you two options regarding dessert, which would you choose and why?

Ok, first think of your absolute favorite dessert – the sluttiest combination of fattiness and sweetness you can imagine. You’re thinking of it now? Option 1 is giving up this one favorite dessert for a certain amount of time. You don’t really know how long the time will be, but I am the one who will control the time. After a certain time period, say 2 to 3 years, maybe sooner, you will be allowed to reintroduce it into your diet. Let’s say your favorite dessert is chocolate chip cookies. That means no chocolate chip cookies (or cookie dough) for up to 3 years. No chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream either. But everything else is fair game. Oreos? Go for it. Mint chocolate chip ice cream? Fine. Oatmeal raisin cookies? Pumpkin pie? M&M’s? Hot cocoa? Brownies? All ok in my book.

Option 2 is giving up all desserts during that period of time. Nothing slutty, fatty, or sweet. Fruit and yogurt or peanut butter on graham crackers is as close as you will get.

So I ask, would it be easier to swear off all desserts or just your favorite one? Which option would be healthier for both your body and mind? Which would you prefer to do?

I thought the answer is clearly to give up only your favorite one but I’ve faced opposition. I guess it depends on the person. I suppose if all you want is a piece of chocolate cheesecake, no amount of key lime pie is going to satisfy you...