Answer in the comments, since I don't have enough readers to bother with a poll widget.
Which is more difficult to do if there is a plate of French fries within your reach?
A. eat zero -- don't even touch them
or
B. eat one or two, and then stop
(If you don't love French fries, please substitute any other item that you love that comes in small bite-sized quanta, e.g., jelly beans, chips with salsa, etc.)
B is more difficult.
Posted by: Rebekka | 08 May 2010 at 03:12 PM
I vote B although I would find having them on a plate in front of me difficult either way. The best way to keep my resolve is to remove temptation (or myself).
Posted by: Charlotte (Matilda) | 08 May 2010 at 03:15 PM
B, absolutely.
Posted by: Morgan D. | 08 May 2010 at 03:31 PM
B - without a doubt!
Posted by: Martha | 08 May 2010 at 03:40 PM
B - definitely..although in the heat of the moment I seem to think A...but definitely B
Posted by: RealMom4Life | 08 May 2010 at 04:05 PM
yes, B.
Posted by: Katy | 08 May 2010 at 04:13 PM
Absolutely B for me. Once the taste is in my mouth, self control is GONE.
Posted by: Tabitha | 08 May 2010 at 04:46 PM
huh. Guess I'm unusual in finding A more difficult. But maybe I'm deluding myself . . .
Posted by: sara@coffeerandoms | 08 May 2010 at 05:14 PM
B. With the exception of chocolate (good chocolate can be eaten in very small quantities).
Posted by: Kate | 08 May 2010 at 05:23 PM
B here too!
Posted by: Kim in IA | 08 May 2010 at 05:31 PM
B.
Posted by: Cathie B | 08 May 2010 at 06:21 PM
Thanks... this is kind of what I expected to see....
Posted by: bearing | 08 May 2010 at 06:41 PM
B.
Posted by: Amy F | 08 May 2010 at 08:12 PM
B
Posted by: jenny | 08 May 2010 at 08:17 PM
Out of four of us 2 are B. Two of us are having a hard time deciding.
Posted by: MelanieB | 08 May 2010 at 09:20 PM
Both are difficult! But B.
Posted by: Willa | 08 May 2010 at 09:21 PM
Is it bad to PLAN on shoveling chips and salsa when I get to California in two weeks? (Don't answer that... I haven't had real chips and salsa since july 2008, though and that MUST be a mitigating circumstance. )
Posted by: Rebekka | 09 May 2010 at 05:34 AM
B. Just like an alcoholic, there are things you (I) can never, ever eat.
Posted by: Sara | 09 May 2010 at 07:16 AM
B. "Just say no" really is the way to go with these things. Even when you actually control the amount you consume, you end up feeling sad.
Posted by: Rachel | 09 May 2010 at 09:45 AM
B
Posted by: Kristin | 09 May 2010 at 12:15 PM
B, definitely B
Posted by: Erin | 09 May 2010 at 01:05 PM
Another B
Posted by: Kathy | 09 May 2010 at 01:48 PM
none of the above here
Posted by: Christy P. | 09 May 2010 at 02:38 PM
Hey, Christy, the question was "which is harder." That cannot logically be answered with "none of the above."
Posted by: bearing | 09 May 2010 at 03:14 PM
WOW! Lot's of B's, but I find A much more difficult. I tend to have a harder time and 'blow it', if I deny myself any, but setting a limit and actually telling myself "OK, I can have 2" fries/bites/whatever is easier for me, and then I don't crave it for days afterwards. I've had the taste and that's good enough :)
Posted by: Marybeth | 09 May 2010 at 07:50 PM
B
Posted by: Wendy in VA | 10 May 2010 at 07:45 AM
If I eat one and it's good? B. If it isn't all that great, well, still B probably. Because I can usually tell whether they'll be any good, and then I can avoid eating any at all.
Something I know I'll like? B. Unless it's incredibly rich or something.
Posted by: Kathy | 10 May 2010 at 10:49 AM
A Philosophy professor in college one said, "Virtue is not eating any potato chips, it's eating only one."
Posted by: Kate | 10 May 2010 at 11:27 AM
Apparently I'm in the minority because I find A much harder.
Posted by: Sheila | 10 May 2010 at 02:45 PM
Oh, B, definitely. Like the Lay's potato chip commercial says, "You can't eat just one!" Or two, I find.
Same here with chips and salsa, actually.
Posted by: MrsDarwin | 11 May 2010 at 09:05 AM
Rebekka, not having had chips and salsa since 2008 is a VERY mitigating circumstance. Enjoy your California munch!
Posted by: MrsDarwin | 11 May 2010 at 09:07 AM
B is more difficult.
I handle choice A best when I can prepare ahead. For example, going to a party, I can tell myself, "No chips," and follow through and be glad/relieved/proud that I did it. Eating mindfully is key for me. I've slipped a bit lately, but it's never too late to restart!
Posted by: Barbara | 13 May 2010 at 06:49 PM