Thursday, August 9, 2007

Angel of Mercy or Devil in Disguise?

I have been convinced by doctors and weight loss experts alike that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, I view skipping breakfast as an effective way of eliminating up to 1/3 of my daily caloric intake.

This morning was just like every other morning I've had for the past few weeks. I slept through all alarms (three alarms from the cell phone and one alarm from the clock) and was running late as usual. After my shower, I was still exhausted and cranky. I heard my telephone ring. I went to answer when I noticed the display read "Vinnie". My brother's voice was not the first voice that I wanted to hear in the morning. The call went unanswered. Around 20 minutes later, my second call of the morning came in. I checked my phone. Thankfully, it was my daily good morning call from Amber. I needed to hear a soothing voice.

Amber was also running a little late for work. However, under no circumstance does this woman like to go hungry. No matter how late she may be, she always makes time for breakfast. She informed me that she was stopping at Arby's and wanted to know if I would like our regular: Egg and cheese croissant and orange juice. Out of instinct, I immediately thought of all of the calories that I would consume, so I initially declined her offer for breakfast. However, I then thought about how tired I felt and realized that the food and vitamin C from the OJ would serve a dual purpose. One, it would provide me with some much needed energy. Two, it would help keep me from getting ill from all of the coffee and tea which I planned to consume throughout the day. So, I changed my mind and asked Amber to pick me up breakfast as well.

I arrived to work and ate my breakfast. I was thankful that Amber was kind enough to bring me breakfast. It was delicious as usual. Once I was finished, I didn't feel the regular, slight degree of guilt that I normally experience. Nor did I focus on calories (too much). I ate it; enjoyed it; and was done with it.... until later that day. Amber and I were discussing how many calories we felt that we had consumed throughout the day. Amber matter-of-factly informed me that croissants were extremely high in calories. In all honesty, I've wondered from time to time how many calories were in our regular breakfast, but for some reason or another, I've never taken the time or initiative to investigate. I decided the time had come. I needed to know exactly how many calories were in a croissant. The answer: 180! How, why, and when did somebody put 180 calories in a single croissant? Croissants are light and fluffy. Shouldn't they also be light in calories? My next question was how long has sweet Amber known that she was pumping me full of delicious, buttery calories? All this time, has Amber been an angel for making sure that I was eating breakfast, or a devil for pumping full of puffed pastries. The verdict is still out. I have not yet decided.

2 comments:

Symone said...

There's only 180 calories in a Croissant? Do you know how many calories are in my morning bowl of cereal? Over 220! Quit belly aching about a measly little 180 calories and enjoy the light, buttery, fluffy croissant. I'm going to Arby's in the morning to grab a croissant!

Symone said...

There's only 180 calories in a Croissant? Do you know how many calories are in my morning bowl of cereal? Over 220! Quit belly aching about a measly little 180 calories and enjoy the light, buttery, fluffy croissant. I'm going to Arby's in the morning to grab a croissant!