Had to do something today that is really though for me: go grocery shopping with an empty stomach. It had been 8 hours since lunch, my stomach was grumbling and I was longing for something to fill my belly.
The problem: My partner had announced to bring fresh fish for dinner but was stuck in traffic and running late. At the same time, I knew the stores would close within an hour and going for groceries tomorrow was not an option because we're plannign to be kayaking the whole day. And really didn't want to snack, because I knew I would have enjoyed dinner (home-cooked from scratch by my partner) less.
So I went, knowing I would have to be really strong, already bracing myself for that it might not work out.
It felt indeed a bit like torture, I think I was tempted about 100 times or so :P and I bought more food than we would have strictly needed (no real harm done, it was mostly frozen fish and fresh veggies - if we don't eat em up, I'll make the rabbits happy), but... I did NOT snack.
As soon as I got back I, I dashed to the basement (our little home gym) and did some core strength exercises for distraction. Now I'm sitting at my computer, the food is simmering in the oven, cravings gone (although I still haven't eaten) and I feel happy. (And glad that I didn't have to cook.)
But boy do I not want to do this again soon. :)