Halloween Candy: How Much Will You Eat?
Posted on Oct 26th 2009 2:00PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Your Turn
It's that time of year again -- that wonderful Halloween season when gorging on bags and bags of candy is not only rationalized, it's expected.
But those of us who've survived a few Halloweens know that treats can do your diet in if you're not careful. You're surrounded by temptation -- especially if you have young kids -- and it's up to you to make sure you don't overdo it.
So how many goodies will it be for you this year?
Last week, I asked you if you keep a food journal or if you record what you eat some other way. Your response?
But those of us who've survived a few Halloweens know that treats can do your diet in if you're not careful. You're surrounded by temptation -- especially if you have young kids -- and it's up to you to make sure you don't overdo it.
So how many goodies will it be for you this year?
Last week, I asked you if you keep a food journal or if you record what you eat some other way. Your response?
- 33 percent have tried but just can't keep it up.
- 27 percent definitely can keep it up -- they keep track of everything.
- 26 percent try their best, but they might miss a day every now and then.
- 14 percent can't be bothered, it's too much work.



