Originally Posted by WereBear

True!

Strangely enough, when I share what I think is a happy state of indifference to "treats," it horrifies those who are ironically trying to lose weight. "I can't give up bread/cake/cookies/ice cream" because they are sources of pleasure.

When I explain I substitute good health and a more varied wardrobe in place of this "source of joy" they just look at me blankly.

They think they can have both.