my daughter is bringing home ice cream right now

heis4u2004
heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Evening times are usually when I fall off the wagon. My daughter just left to get some Ben and Jerry ice cream so we can have it during our movie time. What to do when a family member brings your weakness home and wants to share? And forget portion control. What do you do when family members seem eager to share fattening foods?
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  • SweetJoanne
    SweetJoanne Posts: 106 Member
    get them to bring light ice cream home or skinny cows, they are great and a little treat is deserved
  • heis4u2004
    heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
    that would be great but she wants "new york super fudge chunk" and only ben and jerry makes it.
  • caly_man
    caly_man Posts: 281 Member
    you gotta have a talk with your family and let them know how serious you are about making healthier choices in your life
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    Eat a serving size. *shrug*
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I'd just eat a quarter-cup and call it good. That should be enough to enjoy the flavor and not go overboard.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Nothing special really. I enjoy eating whatever they are sharing and even if I end up over my calorie goal. I know that as long as it doesn't turn into a daily thing, I'll be fine.
  • heis4u2004
    heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
    I did jog for an hour today and I could at least do some exercises with my dumbells to compensate for the ice cream. Tomorrow I have an hour & a half of zumba to do. Maybe that will help too.
    What do you think?
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    Exercise more on days you know you'll be having ice cream so you'll have room for the calories.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    WILLPOWER!
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    Evening times are usually when I fall off the wagon. My daughter just left to get some Ben and Jerry ice cream so we can have it during our movie time. What to do when a family member brings your weakness home and wants to share? And forget portion control. What do you do when family members seem eager to share fattening foods?

    Why forget portion control?? That's all you need to do. Have a portion of the ice cream that fits into your allotted calories for the day. Seems simple enough if you ask me.
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
    let here have that one and you can get you some breyers low carb ice cream it is soo good then add Peanut butter to it and a table spoon of dark chocolate chips still will have less calories
  • caly_man
    caly_man Posts: 281 Member
    any food in moderation is no problem

    but your original post kinda came off as, "this just happens all the time"
  • grimm1974
    grimm1974 Posts: 337 Member
    Ice cream is a huge weakness for me. I find skinny cow ice cream to definitely settle the cravings.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    Evening times are usually when I fall off the wagon. My daughter just left to get some Ben and Jerry ice cream so we can have it during our movie time. What to do when a family member brings your weakness home and wants to share? And forget portion control. What do you do when family members seem eager to share fattening foods?

    Why forget portion control?? That's all you need to do. Have a portion of the ice cream that fits into your allotted calories for the day. Seems simple enough if you ask me.


    You don't say!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    the obvious solution is to change the locks on the house before she returns and disown the sabotaging little bugger
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    Do 100 jumping jacks, 50 pushups, 75 crunches by the time she gets home, then you can decide if you want to eat the ice cream.
    I find this is a great set-up for watching what you put into your body and not having control of how much you eat.

    set some boundaries with yourself, use this formula to curb your lack of will.
  • heis4u2004
    heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
    It does seem to happen frequently or at least in my opinion. She wanted to get it the other day and I talked her out of it by suggesting she wait until she has friends coming over to share it with. Her friends didn't show up and she moans about ice cream.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,449 Member
    Great. Now I want ice cream. Thanks.
  • heis4u2004
    heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
    100 jumping jax- I can do that. I will get off here and get to it.
    Thanks
  • BenchPressingCats
    BenchPressingCats Posts: 1,826 Member
    I wish I had ice cream... :brokenheart:
  • manders376
    manders376 Posts: 53 Member
    the obvious solution is to change the locks on the house before she returns and disown the sabotaging little bugger

    ^^hahha this is a great answer :laugh: :laugh:
  • ngressman
    ngressman Posts: 229 Member
    The way I see it you have a few choices.
    1. Know that it's a special treat with your daughter, and just go over calories once in awhile.
    2. You can try and exercise some portion control, which is hard.
    3. If your daughter is old enough to bring home the ice cream, she is old enough to understand that you are trying to lose weight. Tell her that having ice cream around especially at night, is too difficult for you. Ask her to buy a small pint for herself. Let her know that you are trying to make some changes. Enjoy the movie night without the food.

    Personally I know there are going to be days that I am just going to go over and just enjoy the food. Like yesterday, went to my sisters for a barbecue. I knew ahead of time I was going to go over, and I didn't worry about it. I enjoyed the day with my family, and worked my butt off a little more today. Our family gatherings are always filled with good food, and I enjoy it. I bring fruit or a salad, and some of my other sisters do that too. Figure out what you want, and talk to your daughter about it. I am sure she will support you.
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    100 jumping jax- I can do that. I will get off here and get to it.
    Thanks

    Don't forget the crunches and pushups. :huh:
  • teagirlmedium
    teagirlmedium Posts: 679 Member
    You could try buying the cones for kids and only eat what will fit in the cone and one scoop above it.
  • jniels1975
    jniels1975 Posts: 27 Member
    put your bikini on while she's gone and wait on the sofa with your spoon. I'm sure the thought of enabling will appear differently when she sees what she'll be looking like in a few years too. maybe next time she'll go for a baby carrot or smoothie run. I find nothing more satisfying than torturing my children with the ultimate reality that they will turn into me. I find it quite satisfying. Good luck!
  • niftyafterfifty
    niftyafterfifty Posts: 338 Member
    I'd plan for the calories and enjoy it guilt free.
  • Polly758
    Polly758 Posts: 623 Member
    I have these tiny little bowls that I use when prepping meals, and they're also good for a little scoop of ice cream.

    Or you could just not eat any. That won't kill you either.
  • PlayerHatinDogooder
    PlayerHatinDogooder Posts: 1,018 Member
    Have you considered putting up for adoption?
  • whitecapwendy
    whitecapwendy Posts: 287 Member
    One way I can conquer a craving is looking at the calories on the package. The thought of logging it is usually the best deterrent for me. I make it a point to log everything and that keeps me from binging terribly. this same process works at the store in avoiding buying stuff too.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Make room for it in your calories or don't eat it. Just because your daughter is having some doesn't mean you have to as well. It's not rocket surgery.

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