Telling yourself the salad bar counts as “health.”
TELLING YOURSELF THE SALAD BAR COUNTS AS “HEALTH.”
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We've all stood there, eyes scanning the bustling dining hall, ultimately landing on the salad bar. Amidst late-night study sessions and demanding classes, those greens seemed like our personal beacon of wellness. It was the ultimate justification, a silent pact we made. A base of greens? Check. Then, the almost imperceptible additions: a generous scoop of pasta salad, a sprinkle of bacon bits, a handful of croutons. And, of course, the liberal dousing of creamy dressing. Suddenly, our "healthy" choice transformed.
That moment of quiet triumph, returning to your table proclaiming, "I'm having salad!" It wasn't just about nutrition; it was psychological survival. A clever workaround, allowing us to feel responsible while indulging in campus comforts. For current students, it's a hopeful ritual. For alumni, a shared, nostalgic chuckle at how we rationalized our diets.
What was your go-to "healthy" combo that barely qualified? Share your dining hall stories.
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