OK, you guys are good. WWYD was a big unknown to me until I read everyone else's responses-- then I got it!! what would you do~ ding ding I win the prize!!!
And I agree about trying to find foods that are higher protein and less sugar. When I started trying to get fit and trim, I counted calories-- only calories.
I loved the freedom that came from "you can eat anything you like as long as the portions are measured and the calories are accounted for." After a while I realized that "white foods" like sugar and white bread and rice resulted in less weight loss and a greater likelyhood to feel dissatisfied and bingey.
Also those foods make me retain water and every month I would see big bouncing on the scale, both at the end and in the middle of my cycle.
I cut them out for a while. Now I will eat chocolate but find that 100cals of dark chocolate is way more likely to satisfy me that 100cals of milk chocolate-- I only want more and more and more...
Over time I learned what worked best for my body. Everyone is different and can tweak an eating plan in a different way. You will find what works for you too.
many people talk about the craving that sugar and white carbs bring on.... maybe that is your sitch too?