What I meant was...

Sure, people in this society want to lose weight and have every intention to tell themselves, "Tomorrow is a new day, and I will order a salad instead of a burger." But a recent study shows that when people come face to face with a food decision, they almost always go for the unhealthier indulgence rather than the mindful choice. Where's the willpower?

Researchers believed that while we may have the best intentions for our lives, we are human, and tend to make decisions impulsively or even unconsciously. We go for what we know, or what we know we will like. Those carrots and hummus may taste so-so, but they may be old and rotten too. But that chocolate cupcake? We know that will taste good!

So how can logical thinking overcome impulsiveness? The same researchers found that half of people who intend to make healthy decisions actually follow through, but all are privy to slip-ups every now and then. The moral? Try your best, and try a bit of everything.