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This time I'm looking at "cheats" a little differently...

emaybe
emaybe Posts: 187 Member
edited February 4 in Food and Nutrition
It used to be that anything that would put me significantly over my calorie goal, I would just go without.

While I had pretty decent success the last time around, eventually this mindset left me bitter and still hungry.

Now, if it's something I'm craving that is a little higher on the calorie side -- BUT! -- it is healthy... I'll just eat it. And feel better about it. No horrible guilt for going over, no horrible cravings for not eating what I want.

It's helping me have more control and make better decisions when I allow myself the good stuff, even if it does put me over.

Case in point:
Last night on the way home from work, Boyfriend and Roommate wanted to stop for fast food (we get off work around 2am so not many options). Though I was hungry and craving greasy salty pacification, I abstained and ate the cashews in my bag instead.

Today, I made boxed mac n cheese (yeah, not so great), but made it without milk, with Earth Balance instead of butter (and half the recommended amount at that), and complimented it with half a dozen veggies. And it's ****ing delicious.

So... I win.

Just thought I'd share... :)

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  • YAY Ellie!....I wish there was a like button, damn FB has ruined me
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    That sounds like a much more sustainable approach.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    It used to be that anything that would put me significantly over my calorie goal, I would just go without.

    While I had pretty decent success the last time around, eventually this mindset left me bitter and still hungry.

    Now, if it's something I'm craving that is a little higher on the calorie side -- BUT! -- it is healthy... I'll just eat it. And feel better about it. No horrible guilt for going over, no horrible cravings for not eating what I want.

    It's helping me have more control and make better decisions when I allow myself the good stuff, even if it does put me over.

    Case in point:
    Last night on the way home from work, Boyfriend and Roommate wanted to stop for fast food (we get off work around 2am so not many options). Though I was hungry and craving greasy salty pacification, I abstained and ate the cashews in my bag instead.

    Today, I made boxed mac n cheese (yeah, not so great), but made it without milk, with Earth Balance instead of butter (and half the recommended amount at that), and complimented it with half a dozen veggies. And it's ****ing delicious.

    So... I win.

    Just thought I'd share... :)

    Boxed mac n cheese esp one made without milk and butter should not be paired with delicious
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