Do you allow yourself a treat everyday or less than that?
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I eat "treats" every single day (I don't think of it as a treat, just another food to add to my diary). A day isn't complete without some chocolate!0
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Once I am in the mood for and it fits in my cals ... I will have it. If it means me going over then I exercise and still have it. I don't usually eat as much as I used to though0
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I love sweets, cakes, ice cream and chocolate. I always joked that I did not have a sweet tooth but rather sweet teeth. There was a point in my life where I would eat a chocolate bar / chocolate slab everyday. It has taken some serious dedication and help from friends, and my partner, to get where I am today. After a doctors visit, I was told to reduce my sugar intake if I did not want to become diabetic.
What helped me was to cut sugar out completely for a week. This included sugar in my cereal, drinks, sweets, certain fruits, etc. It was not easy. I have since enjoyed sugar free dark chocolate (1 block per night after dinner) and occasionally I 'treat' myself to fruit that is higher in sugar, for example: Litchi or grapes. However, I don't have sugar in my tea / coffee or cereal and make sure that I stick to my allocated amount provided by MFP.
So to answer the question, I chose a healthier treat to have, and I enjoy it daily.
Great job! I know how hard it is to cut out sugar. You made a great decision by taking action now as your doctor advised. I really believe there is such a thing as sugar addiction. I notice I don't crave it like I used to, mostly because I was eating it out of habit or because I was bored. I'd have to have a treat while watching tv at night. Now I may do that occassionally, but it is not every night.0 -
For all you moderation preachers..............having a treat everyday is not moderation.
Lolwut?
I don't remember the task of defining moderation being yours...*scratches head*0 -
sure, boozing now0
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I get that for a lot of people daily treats really work for them and makes dieting/living worthwhile but there's nothing wrong with the opposite and I wish people here would stop acting like there is.
I don't eat treats everyday or even necessarily every month. I'm not miserable or deprived. The food I eat everyday is delicious, full fat, flavorful food that is completely indulgent -- it's just not chock full of sugar/carbs. I save those foods for the holidays, special occasions and every once in awhile I'll have a hoagie or something just because. But it's not part of my everyday diet.
I've been eating this way for over a year and it's completely sustainable. I can maintain my weight loss without calorie counting, eat out just about anywhere, enjoy special occasions with my friends and family and the best part? I'm not starving all of the time. I'm completely full and satisfied after each and every meal even eating at a deficit. That's worth "depriving" myself of food I don't even think about or want on a daily basis.
I actually agree with a lot of this. When I stopped eating as many treats, I stopped needing as many treats and things that once didn't seem so sugary now seem pretty overwhelming. I don't think everyone has to eat like you do, but I understand your perspective. I tend to fall more along these lines in that I'm working on ways to reward myself that are not food-related. A lot of that has to do with my history of disordered eating though.0 -
I think that the "treat every day" mentality is a mistake, because it sets up the association that food that tastes good is a reward. I have worked hard to *break* that association. Do I ever have chocolate, cookies, cake, etc.? Yes. Do I specifically eat these things to reward myself for making healthier choices the rest of the time? Absolutely not.
Why are things with ingredients that are not good for you part of a healthy lifestyle? I disagree.
I'm drinking a beer right now and I"m not trying to kid myself at all that it's part of a healthy lifestyle. It's something I do, but I'd be healthier if I ingested no chemicals or toxins from alcohol, drugs, cigs, or processed/junk foods. I'm not saying don't do it but I am saying let's be real about it.0 -
My "treats" are usually not a single square of chocolate or a candy, so I try to allow myself to cheat for a day every now and then. It's usually about going out for dinner, having a pizza or some japanese all you can eat restaurant.0
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I personally can`t have a treat per day because one brings another one, then another one.... So I try to keep it for special occasions and not 2 days in a row. Anyway right now I care more about losing weight then eating treats, so I don`t really miss them.
Yep. That's me. I could never eat sweets, sugary stuff other than fruit everyday regardless of fitting it in my calories. Also just having other treats that are not that healthy in general. I wouldn't feel right and guilt would kick in. But I'm going for a eating healthy/lifestyle not just for weight loss but for life. And I would go overboard! lol0
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