Chocolate Pretzel Rejection

       Our friendship was strong from the start- I had every intention to get closer and closer with you every day, and so I did. I had grown up knowing you from all of our family birthdays and holidays.You took my breath away at first bite, with your sweet, charming outside that gave the impression of being in heaven. You were a smothered chocolate goodness that will never be forgotten. Healer of the soul, calmer of the emotions, and relaxer of the mind. Do you remember when we were reunited at the Superbowl? I ran up to you before anyone could take you out of my reach for their egocentric selves. My heart leaps out of it's chest every time my mouth meets your delicious milk chocolate exterior, sending mass signals of joy straight through my bones. We have a bond, you and I. You have always been there to comfort me and satisfy my craving. But.  .  .

       Denial stricken. Despite your rich fullness, you enclosed a temperamental center. Subtly twisted, salty, full of carbs. It was obvious enough yet I was too drawn in to accept it. Deceitfully "perfect", you always had your consequences- you weren't as you were made out to be. You always reassured me using lies. "Eat me and you will feel great about yourself," is what you used to tell me. Easy enough to believe until the calories start adding on. As disappointing as you were, I could not escape your presence. You were all around me, beckoning towards me, whispering sweet nothings to my stomach which was only to growl in agony as a response. Time and time again I had relapses of needing you, wanting nothing until you were back in my arms.
       Unfortunately, we were slowly being separated, torn apart by Indoor Track. But once I had gotten know Track, life simplified. I had made friends with colorful and vivid fruits. Firm and bright vegetables. Tender and seasoned meats. Thinning glasses of natural and sweet water. My horizon had expanded to a furthermore width of variety and style. Who knew it would come so habitual to make intelligent decisions! I have discovered a new and profound dearness to these healthy friends. Friends who don't lie about what they will do for me. Friends who work their hardest to help me benefit. Supportive. Tasty. Truthful.