Phones Over Food - The Newest Diet Craze?

If you had to cut back on expenses and were forced to choose between cutting back on your cell phone minutes and cutting back on food, which would you choose? Virgin Mobile is hoping you choose to cut back on food, which, according to a recent survey of their customers, is what most people prefer.

In the survey, 88 percent of the respondents said they'd be dining out less frequently, while 41 percent planned to buy fewer groceries to combat the weak economy. However, just 32 percent planned to cut back where cell phones were concerned. So, in essence, they're willing to give up food before giving up a chance to chat.

I call shenanigans. Here's what I think: People responded this way with good intentions -- maybe, by cutting back on eating out and groceries, they figure they'll eat less junk and consume fewer calories. However, when push comes to shove, and someone's craving ice cream, they're still going to run out to Coldstone and buy that five dollar sundae. But, it raises a good question -- how is the economy affecting your diet?