Any tips to help me ignore the good things in life - beer and chocolate?
brettb97
Posts: 240 Member
I've a weak spot for these.....help!!!!
0
Replies
-
Fit them into your day if you want them. I lost all my weight while enjoying the foods I love in moderation0
-
Have some once in awhile. Make it fit into your calorie goal.0
-
Don't ignore them, just have them in moderation. It's not likely sustainable to complete cut them out, so budget for them!0
-
I still drink beer...just less of it than I used to. I don't eat much milk chocolate anymore, but often have a square or two of dark chocolate for desert.0
-
Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?0
-
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.0 -
arditarose wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.
Second that. My mental health would suffer if I skipped the things I love, and my body is healthy with them.0 -
I had to cut them out until I had the will power to consume in moderation...0
-
You don't need to ignore any food items.
You need to learn portion control and eat beer and chocolate in moderation.0 -
arditarose wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.
I don't think there is anything depressing about advising a person who has publicly acknowledged in this thread and another, ( a lack of will power to exercise and eating a lot of junk food etc) that it may not be in his or her best interest (for many reasons) to put that temptation constantly before them. It is counter-productive, in my opinion.
If a person wasn't struggling in this manner, my reply would have been different.0 -
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »arditarose wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.
I don't think there is anything depressing about advising a person who has publicly acknowledged in this thread and another, ( a lack of will power to exercise and eating a lot of junk food etc) that it may not be in his or her best interest (for many reasons) to put that temptation constantly before them. It is counter-productive, in my opinion.
If a person wasn't struggling in this manner, my reply would have been different.
I think that there's a big difference between saying, "This doesn't fit into my goals right now," and "This will make me live a shorter, less healthy life." If someone chooses to ignore chocolate or beer, that's fine. But learning to include it in moderation won't shorten their life span!
0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »arditarose wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.
I don't think there is anything depressing about advising a person who has publicly acknowledged in this thread and another, ( a lack of will power to exercise and eating a lot of junk food etc) that it may not be in his or her best interest (for many reasons) to put that temptation constantly before them. It is counter-productive, in my opinion.
If a person wasn't struggling in this manner, my reply would have been different.
I think that there's a big difference between saying, "This doesn't fit into my goals right now," and "This will make me live a shorter, less healthy life." If someone chooses to ignore chocolate or beer, that's fine. But learning to include it in moderation won't shorten their life span!
^this0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »arditarose wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.
I don't think there is anything depressing about advising a person who has publicly acknowledged in this thread and another, ( a lack of will power to exercise and eating a lot of junk food etc) that it may not be in his or her best interest (for many reasons) to put that temptation constantly before them. It is counter-productive, in my opinion.
If a person wasn't struggling in this manner, my reply would have been different.
I think that there's a big difference between saying, "This doesn't fit into my goals right now," and "This will make me live a shorter, less healthy life." If someone chooses to ignore chocolate or beer, that's fine. But learning to include it in moderation won't shorten their life span!
Right. Thank you.0 -
There are just some foods that i call my trigger foods. Right now, im not in a place to try and allow myself to fit those into my day. Some people just arnt ready for that, and thats ok. You take it one day at a time... if u cant stop at one or two beers or bites then dont tempt yourself0
-
There are just some foods that i call my trigger foods. Right now, im not in a place to try and allow myself to fit those into my day. Some people just arnt ready for that, and thats ok. You take it one day at a time... if u cant stop at one or two beers or bites then dont tempt yourself0
-
There are just some foods that i call my trigger foods. Right now, im not in a place to try and allow myself to fit those into my day. Some people just arnt ready for that, and thats ok. You take it one day at a time... if u cant stop at one or two beers or bites then dont tempt yourself0
-
diannethegeek wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »arditarose wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
That's depressing. You can have some beer and chocolate and still live a long life.
I don't think there is anything depressing about advising a person who has publicly acknowledged in this thread and another, ( a lack of will power to exercise and eating a lot of junk food etc) that it may not be in his or her best interest (for many reasons) to put that temptation constantly before them. It is counter-productive, in my opinion.
If a person wasn't struggling in this manner, my reply would have been different.
I think that there's a big difference between saying, "This doesn't fit into my goals right now," and "This will make me live a shorter, less healthy life." If someone chooses to ignore chocolate or beer, that's fine. But learning to include it in moderation won't shorten their life span!
It was a shock motivation suggestion. Sometimes, a person needs something in their face to get them motivated. Once he or she has established a healthy foundation (in several areas) in training, adding some of those previous temptations back (if still desired) in moderation isn't necessarily a bad thing.
I made a specific post to the OP, because I had followed previous posts. I wasn't making a statement that applied to every person without exception.
If the OP doesn't like my suggestion, that is fine. I would have done him a disservice, if I hadn't given him an honest opinion. I agree it was terse. But, like I said, if the situation was different, my reply would have been different.
You disagree with me and that is fine. I don't give out one size fits all answers.0 -
I loved beer but unfortunately cannot have it. If alcohol is not a problem for you, you should be able to indulge once in a while. Just skip breakfast or something to counteract the calories. (OK, I know that is bad advice...)0
-
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
Naah. Just have them, but make sure you stay within calories #IIFYM
0 -
Great advice guys! Keep it coming!
0 -
I love beer, even more than chocolate. But cannot stop at one or two (beers that is). Nor am I able to only indulge on the weekends. So I quit. Maybe someday I will regain the control I once had many years ago. But this is what I have to do right now. If it's not a prob for you, then fit it in.0
-
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
Actually, I do love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy. I also like how (insert food here) tastes more than skinny feels.
If you have the self-control to actually use moderation (I don't), then do it. If not, don't.
0 -
Thanks for all the tips and advice guys, really appreciate. Friend me if you want. 0
-
0
-
I love my beer as well! Unfortunately I was drinking it more out of boredom than enjoyment, and my one beer a day turned into three. Couple that with zero exercise and we all know that that means.
I fit it into my day if I want. If I'm going for a 10km rollerblade I know I can fit that beer in there. If I'm not exercising for whatever reason I'll go easy on my meals. Moderation is key.0 -
I like wine. Chocolate I can take or leave.
I take an average over the week for my calories, basically I'm super good with a couple of fast days and exercise in the week, at the weekend I don't worry too much. Seems to work OK for me.0 -
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »Put a big sign on the front of your refrigerator with the following...Do I love the temporary feeling of beer and chocolate more than I do getting healthy, so that I can live a longer life?
I don't think this would work for me - - pretty sure I would say "yes" every time
Seriously though, I buy my beer at Kroger where you don't have to buy a whole pack, you can mix and match for a 6 pack, or just buy one bottle. So that's what I do. If I don't, I have the one - then, really what's one more? After that? Well, crap I am over my calories for the day anyway, might as well have another... impulse control is not my friend
0 -
I've lost my weight while still enjoying the stuff I love.. Just track it! I'm a beer and wine drinker, I just don't drink so much during the week, and track it all on the weekend.
I'm super excited and feel like I need to share my latest discovery for keeping my evening chocolate cravings under control, I have one of these guys!
Something about them being individually wrapped keeps me from eating more than one.
Plus, only 70 calories, 7 g of sugar. Pretty darn good for a 'sweet' at the end of the day (when I typically crave one).0 -
For me, a chocolate-flavored protein powder mixed with water helps with the chocolate cravings and fills me up.0
-
I have food, scotch, wine and beer everyday and can lose weight. You need to eat in moderation and get out to run your *kitten* off on the same days. I run to enjoy running and enjoy life.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.7K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions