I'm sure all of us are often conflicted whether or not to have a treat, and even though the temptation is SO great and you have to have it NOW and you're already on your way to the store to or fridge to get your treat...deep down you know you'll hate yourself afterwards. But there are times...when you think you'll immediately experience self-loathe once you've finished your treat...and....you don't...it doesn't come...why? Because its SO GOOD! I just had one of these (rare) moments...I thought I'd totally regret buying this delicious slice of Hummingbird cake, but on the contrary I enjoyed every moment of it and it was honestly so worth the extra calories. I know this isn't exactly motivational as we're here to help keep each other stay strong to fight these temptations...but sometimes, you have to live a little
I thought indulging myself every so often would make me feel guilty but it almost never does. I think if you can monitor your behavior and restrict these indulgences to a reasonable portion, it's okay. For example, I had a muffin yesterday. One tiny muffin by itself is approximately 180 calories. My Mom just couldn't wait until after I left to bake them and just when I thought I'd go nuts, I had one...and stopped. I feel great.
It's funny because I just lost it for a second and at a rice pudding cup...thats 130 calories within in five minutes of entering my home from school. And I didn't even skimp on anything. I ate a healthy amount of food all day then this happens. I did felt bad about it. But then I remembered...It's FATurday. Or at least thats what Dr.Oz calls it. Eat well for the week and and treat yourself every Friday. You don't have to go overboard like I did (I followed up with that pudding cup with a fork full of my sisters ice cream...god). Just do it, it wont hurt that bad.
As long as we can go back on track and retake our food plan for several days in a row, I think it is alright to treat ourselves to our favourite food. The problem starts when we do it so often that we start regaining the weight we lost. Maybe we have to wait till our new good habits are strong before allowing ourselves more than one treat a week... What do you think? Aren't you afraid of not being able to go back on the wagon? I surely am...
I think that having a treat once in a while is good for you. It is for me. I know that losing weight and getting healthy is a life long battle and being on a restrictive "diet" is a major trigger for me. But, if I have something I am craving, especially something I craved for days and don't go wild, then it takes the edge off and I'm fine.
I usually save a certain amount of calories for my daily "craving" which can range from a homemade smoothie, a small bag of chips, it a piece of candy. I have learned if I don't anticipate wanting a "snack" late at night I almost always go over.... and even then I do go over occasionally. My most recent indulgence is fresh jackfruit smoothie made with organic agave nectar, pure vanilla extract, yogurt, milk.
I usually save a certain amount of calories for my daily "craving" which can range from a homemade smoothie, a small bag of chips, it a piece of candy. I have learned if I don't anticipate wanting a "snack" late at night I almost always go over.... and even then I do go over occasionally. My most recent indulgence is fresh jackfruit smoothie made with organic agave nectar, pure vanilla extract, yogurt, milk.
This is exactly me. I have been on numerous diets where I never let myself eat past dinner. Even this time I started out that way, but this is way I fail epically. Sooo, I tried a different method where I saved 150-200 cals for a snack at night (usually around 8pm). I'll have 1/2 cup ice cream, or mini rice cakes (which taste like chips to me!), some chocolate, etc. And I never feel guilty because it is on plan
I feel so great when I can limit myself to one cookie or 1/2 of a brownie when the temptation is offered. So great, that I don't get mad at myself for eating something that isn't good for me.
I find that indulging sometimes is so helpful. Otherwise I think I would go crazy. I need to have me that sugary sweetness sometimes. I count calories, and I just have to remember to log the treat in my calorie log as well and compensate for it with other food choices for the day.
When i know in my head that its the first time im eating something fattening/sweet in a while, I dont mind at all. When ive been doing it all week, I feel guilty.
When its worth it...
