Sickeningly sweet…

Today, Aug. 31, 2010, would mark my 10th anniversary if I were still working at The Honolulu Advertiser. It’s hard to imagine that a decade ago I was just starting my first full-time job at the state’s largest daily newspaper.

A lot has happened over the 10 years, including the ridiculous amount of junk I consumed while working at my desk. I’m not talking about files and office odds and ends. I’m talking about junk food. From soda to chips, plate lunches and high-calorie desserts, I ate it all. I cringe to think about the pounds I put on and curse myself for not exercising more restraint when it comes to tempting foods.

But check out 20 of the worst drinks in America, according to a recent e-mail forward I received. Maybe it was a good thing I enjoyed all these yummy foods for the same amount of calories as these fattening drinks!

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Any of your favorites make this list? Sometimes I prefer not to know the high calories or sugar counts in these cold treats. Ignorance is bliss. But I guess once the pants starts to get too tight, that might be a sign to cut back…

So what are your guilty pleasures? Let’s do a quick poll:

• Favorite cold drink
• Best fast-food ice cream treat
• Favorite energy drink
• Favorite coffee type and place