This is just a quick post to increase awareness of the dangers of shopping whilst hungry.

This is shameful but I am going to share my story…

On Wednesday I had  a big day. Full on, outside running around instructing and just generally being stinking hot and sweaty thanks to the hot humid weather. I had prepared myself for the day, or so I thought.

Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen – check

Lots of water – check

Food – check… sort of. I had my food prepared but wasn’t counting on my eggs failing. The night before I boiled some eggs to keep me going for the day. I was on a break getting ready to instruct my back to back ABT classes and was looking forward to eating my eggs. I was wondering why I couldn’t break the shell by rolling, I added some more pressure and SPLAT!!! apparently I didn’t cook my eggs for long enough…

At the very least I have to say I was devastated at the loss of my eggs.  I knew my carrot wouldn’t quite cut it, I needed protein.

At the completion of the classes I drove home and needed to get milk on the way. Bad idea. I should not have stopped I should have driven all the way home and made myself something to eat. Anyway inside the supermarket I went, I got the vegetables I needed for dinner, the milk and then it hit me. I saw the two for one special on tim tams and mint slices. I had to have them, I never buy biscuits but I had to have them. Next up I walked past the chips aisle and bought a packet of chips, the thought of munching down on a handful of potato crisps seemed like the best idea i’ve ever had. As my stomach growled some more I walked past the  drinking chocolate and remembered I’d had one once and liked the brand, into my basket it went.

I felt pretty embarrassed going through the check out, especially since I was wearing my Reve tshirt… yep women’s health was all me right at that point! As soon as I got into the car I ripped into one of the bananas I had bought. It was the most beautiful banana I had ever had, It tasted perfect and completely hit my hunger spot. At a red light I looked at my shopping bags and was wondering why I went crazy when all I had to do was eat a banana. Well when your hungry these things don’t really make sense to you.

I got home made a protein based salad and was fine. I felt silly, I broke the most common rule when it comes to grocery shopping – never go when you’re hungry. ALWAYS stick to the list, I got everything on my list and then some.

I can only describe the feeling I had at the shops as crazed. I put things into my basket without any hesitation, if it was salty or sweet I wanted it.

I’ve come to the conclusion that it was all the eggs fault.

 

 

(image courtesy of frugal & thriving)