do you treat yourself?
keziak1
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How often do you give yourself a treat, whatever you consider that to be? Most days my daughter and I are indulging in a couple of squares of very dark chocolate. That feels indulgent but not disastrous.
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Everyday, I have a treat.0
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If by treat myself you mean go over my daily calorie base, rarely unless I can fit it using less than 25% of my exercise calories (except for thanksgiving and Christmas where I used most of them). If it fits in my daily calorie goal I don't count it as a treat. I've focused more on non food based rewards and treats in my journey.0
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I also have a treat every day -- as long as I have the extra calories to fit it in..... lost 84 lbs so far so it seems to work for me
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What kind of treat?0
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Jimmyftw94 wrote: »What kind of treat?
You know, like chocolate!0 -
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For me personally If it's within your calories it's more of a habit than a treat especially if you do it every day and that's fine.
I would consider a treat when you really indulge like a big blow out or go over your calories significantly so therefore not too often if I can help it0 -
I used to 'treat' myself before find mfp.. now I make sure everything I eat I enjoy so it makes my breakfast, lunch and dinner all a treat. I know this might sound a bit idealistic but today I really enjoyed a lemon yoghurt with grapes after dinner instead of the ice cream I would have had before this journey. I am so thrilled with the journey I have gone on in the past 2 months and lost well.. the new me feels a lot better than any treat will taste.. and what more I can believe I am saying that... hoping that helps you a bit.x
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I'm really enjoying my healthy foods, too. I'm especially on a vegetable kick. We learned how to roast root vegetables with a little olive oil and I love them! By "treat" I just meant something that probably isn't 100% solid-gold nutritious, though we all know dark chocolate is medicinal! ; - )0
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I don't want to see allowing myself to have a particular food as a "treat" since to me I think that would help towards a negative relationship with food. I allow myself to have whatever I feel like but I make a conscious effort to have suitable portions which is where I used to fall. My actual treats come in the form of new clothes and days out with my OH.0
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Like others here, the gap between treats and food has become narrower during my time on MFP. I strive to only eat delicious things, be it smoked salmon on crispbread or oatmeal with butter or pear with almond butter or steak and fries or yogurt with honey and nuts or grapes and cheese or broccoli. Funny thing is that lots of things I used to constantly crave, like cheapo chocolate, cookies and potato chips, have lost their appeal. I like the taste, mouthfeel and energy of homemade foods so much better now.0
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I have treats fairly often, but I fit them into my calorie allowance. It might be a square of dark chocolate. Today it's likely to be a cocktail or a glass of brandy, because freezing rain is falling outside and I feel like something warm and tingly!
Of course, by "treat" I just mean "food that I like but is calorie dense, so I shouldn't eat too much of it."0 -
Every Wednesday I take the kids to Applebee's before 6.
99 cent kids meals
Half priced appetizers.
Chicken wonton tacos, mozz sticks and onion rings...0 -
yeah, but since I log my calories, I make every calorie I eat super delicious. I dream up menus each morning of the foods I'd most like to eat, and then I eat them. Its pretty great.0
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It all depends on whether a treat fits in my calorie goal and macro/micros.0
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I don't consider letting myself have chocolate or whatever a "treat." It's just part of my eating plan. My treats run to facials, shoes, fitness equipment... My current plan is to treat myself to a video camera I've been eyeing. ;-)0
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I have a cheat meal twice a week, I can go out and have a nice meal with friends/my partner and don't always have to pick a restaurant that has a salad option... That means I can have noodles, burgers, ice-cream, curry, creamy pastas, pizza etc without the guilt or food envy.
I make sure I stick to my plan for the rest of the week though, I don't want to "undo" my hard work 0 -
How often do you give yourself a treat, whatever you consider that to be? Most days my daughter and I are indulging in a couple of squares of very dark chocolate. That feels indulgent but not disastrous.
love dark chocolate, eat Lindt 90% now and then, other than that I pretty much stay on plan0 -
Every night I'll have something. Usually ice cream or gelato, pudding, or graham crackers with cream cheese. If I don't have many calories left, then I'll have a couple Ghirardelli squares.
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How often do you give yourself a treat, whatever you consider that to be? Most days my daughter and I are indulging in a couple of squares of very dark chocolate. That feels indulgent but not disastrous.
Every day. In fact, I might have one now since I will have some extra calories left over due to a longer run today.
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Yes on Saturdays regular food for one meal0
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I treat myself to wine with dinner if we go out but I try to keep within my calories for the day or only just over.0
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Never, but my doggy gets lots of treats!0
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You bet Every Saturday we go out and I eat what I want. This Saturday it was an amazing ham, pineapple and red onion calzone. Calorie filled yes, delish beyond words! I've kept 100 pounds off for the better part of 10 years and can tell you that without a doubt what I do on Saturday keeps me on track the rest of the week. Moderation is the key to successful and sustainable weight loss. 0
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I make sure any "treats" fit within my calorie goal and don't indulge often, but one of my favorites is a glass of good wine with dinner.
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How often do you give yourself a treat, whatever you consider that to be? Most days my daughter and I are indulging in a couple of squares of very dark chocolate. That feels indulgent but not disastrous.
Same here. The really high quality stuff is yummy and rich, and I feel satisfied eating it a square at a time. And yep, I work it into my calorie allowance.
I see nothing wrong with the word "treat". I used to snack mindlessly all evening -- it was not unusual for me to eat an entire package of cookies in one night -- and never feel satisfied. Now, I know I can look forward to my evening "treat" and I savour and enjoy it more, especially since there's no guilt involved 'cause it fits in my calorie plan.0 -
Mindless eating at night was a big reason I got into this fix (obesity). I tried not eating at all after dinner but I stay up late and it wasn't working for me. I now have a handful of walnuts and pecans in the shell. Cracking and picking out the meats gives me something to do besides shoving chips into my face, and nuts are supposed to be good for you. win-win!0
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I will have a small piece of chocolate that I can measure and fit into my calorie goals… sometimes as often as everyday. I will have a serving (weighed and measured) of ice cream or even a brownie (homemade so I know exactly what I put into it and can portion it out for an appropriate calorie count) once a month or so. Still within my calorie goal. When I "treat myself" it's when I go out with my family and will order some decadent dessert. And I usually will eat 3-4 bites and take it home with me and eat on it for the next week! That happens maybe 3-4 times a year.0
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If you can work the chocolate in and you like it, it's not disastrous or even all that indulgent.How often do you give yourself a treat, whatever you consider that to be? Most days my daughter and I are indulging in a couple of squares of very dark chocolate. That feels indulgent but not disastrous.
I've been thinking about making a berry cake the last few days. I just might make it soon!
I don't indulge on a regular basis, but I do indulge on occasion.
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