Just thinking about admitting to this you guys makes my stomach hurt and I’ve got a cold sweat. Please don’t be judgmental, guys. Okay. Umm…well. I guess I’ll just come out and say it.

I love egg nog.

Okay, it’s not just a love. It’s an absolute addiction. It’s life-destroying, really. And I think it’s about time that I get some help. I know that admitting you have a problem is the first step toward recovery, so here I go. I am a Nogver (that’s what we call Egg Nog lovers). I started with just a little splash in my coffee for flavor, but I’m at a point now where I just drink it straight. Andi if I have a stash in the fridge at my house, I can’t think of anything else all day.

This time of year is dreadful for a Nogver. Right now, I cannot walk into a grocery store or Starbucks without buying some nog. It’s impossible. This is a very serious problem for a guy that has been putting so much energy into controlling his blood glucose levels. And my problem is only complicated by what I think is a new popularity of flavored nogs (see image above).

There are over 30g of carbs in a small 1 cup serving of normal nog. And the flavored versions have even more. The first nog I bought from my dealer (Fry’s Marketplace) was a vanilla chai flavored half-gallon and was absolutely delicious. Oh jeeeez! This weekend I’ll be buying a half-gallon for use in my coffee only. I’ve promised myself that I would not do any straight nog shots.

I am very aware that my addiction is bad for me. It’s not that I can’t eat/drink anything I want…the problem is that as a Nogver I have no control over the amount of nog I drink. The problem is the way this substance controls my life and makes me steal (small sips of nog) from my family. Wish me luck, folks. It’s going to be a tough December.

Do you guys have any addictions that are rooted in holiday treats (don’t get me started on Marshmallow Peeps!)

“Happy” Holidays!