Sure, you might be able to swear off desserts for six months or a year, but for life? And would you really want to? Think about it. Imagine the joy of savoring the cake and champagne at your best friend’s wedding. Do we need to deny ourselves that little bit of pleasure forever? Enjoy a birthday salad instead of birthday cake? Thanksgiving kale chips! All-you-can-eat Brussels sprouts! Yes, life just got a little less sparkly. Forever is a long time.