The 2-TWO Donuts

Many staff within our office strive to make healthful food choices (activity routines continue to be a hurdle as well).  Some collogues have gone so far as to start triathlons, others have seen dramatic changes thru portion control.  So when a box of Krispy Kreme donuts was delivered to our office it was a special day.  I was among the first to get a glazed donut.  Yes I’m a dietitian but I believe in learning to fit in those less healthful items.  I doubt that I’ll be struck by lightning, but I might stay out of the predicted thunder storms for a while just in case.  I skipped my planned snack and had a lighter lunch to compensate.   This brings me to donut number two which I enjoyed with my afternoon cup of skim milk.  I hear a lot about the senselessness of having “diet” beverages or fat free beverages along side of a sweet such as the donut but I see no problem in making choices as to where you get your fat, sugars or calories.  But my second donut opened a flood gate for many members of the team.  If the dietitian gets a second donut, then why shouldn't I get another one?  As a health professional it’s important to remember that we should be role models for the messages we advocate.  When we make good choices, people pay attention.  When we make poor choices, people pay even more attention.  Although, no one wanted to accompany me for my afternoon run - this was the “cost” of that second donut.