I have no selfcontrol when it comes to food from "summary" of Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
When it comes to food, I am like a moth drawn to a flame, a sailor to a siren's song, a dog to a dropped piece of bacon. In other words, I have no self-control. It's not that I lack willpower; it's just that when faced with the temptation of delicious food, my brain short-circuits and all rational thought goes out the window. I tell myself that I'll just have one bite, but before I know it, I've eaten the whole pizza. I promise myself that I'll start eating healthier tomorrow, but then someone brings in donuts to the office and suddenly I'm elbow-deep in sugary goodness. It's a vicious cycle that I just can't seem to break. I've tried every diet under the sun, from Atkins to Paleo to juice cleanses, but nothing seems to stick...
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