It never fails. The moment I decide I am starting my diet today, pizzas, cookies, cinnamon roles and tortilla chips just magically appear…EVERYWHERE! Suddenly I feel as though I’m on a Mario Brothers game trying to dodge the Sweet Tooth Demons.

Last weekend I went bikini shopping. Argh!!! What a frustrating experience! Ladies, I’m sure you know what I mean. I was feeling pretty good about myself in the morning. I mean in regular street clothes I really have nothing to complain about. I run almost every day and try to stay pretty fit to at least look decent in a cute tank top and shorts. However, as I’m browsing through racks of itty bitty tops and bottoms my self esteem plummets.

So as soon as I got home I decided, it’s time to get serious and do something about it. I spent a couple of hours in the kitchen chopping up celery, cucumbers, lettuce, oranges and separating them all into convenient little zip log bags so I could just grab one whenever I feel the need to snack. I also got rid of anything I thought would be sabotaging. No more cookies and ice cream, bread and tortillas go in the freezer and the cereal is placed somewhere far from my reach (which isn’t too hard to do since I am only 4’11”). I’m set! Vices try and take me on now!

Oh, if only life were that simple. Yesterday the receptionist called me while I was on the air. “Mini, your pizza is here.” HUH? I didn’t order a pizza! Today has been even worse though. The moment I logged on to my computer at work an email pops up, “Free food in the kitchen! Come sample.” A few hours later we’re celebrating a birthday with the most delicious strawberry ice cream cake. Then a loyal Peak listener brings wings and deep fried shrimp for lunch.

Oh wait a minute.  Did I just hear something about free pie over the paging system? Where are the free salads when you need them? Oh my goodness, I will never go hungry here. I guess I’ll just have to get serious about my diet tomorrow.