Under my Calories

Tina0807
Tina0807 Posts: 212
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
So I am doing so well with being under my calories today but am scared because the day isn't over. And for those who understand, it's that time of the month and I want a brownie.

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  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    Try making some Betty Crocker low fat brownies or another lower fat brownie recipe or opt for some dark chocolate. There is nothing wrong with the occasional indulgence!
  • Kminor67
    Kminor67 Posts: 900 Member
    Do an extra workout and have the brownie. Don't set yourself up to fail.
  • I good little snack I'll have sometimes to stop a craving is dipping a hershey kiss into some peanut butter. It's way less calories than a peanut butter cup but a similar taste :) Good luck! And if you go over today, just make up for it tomorrow!!
    --A
  • I am so impressed with all the helpful people on this site! Thank you everyone.
  • I am so impressed with all the helpful people on this site! Thank you everyone.
  • jhorenc
    jhorenc Posts: 16 Member
    instead of a brownie, why not have a Protein Shake in chocolate flavor, BSN Lean Dessert in chocolate pudding = best tasting protein shake ever. to me it satisfies my craving for somethng sweet :smile:
  • jhorenc
    jhorenc Posts: 16 Member
    instead of a brownie, why not have a Protein Shake in chocolate flavor, BSN Lean Dessert in chocolate pudding = best tasting protein shake ever. to me it satisfies my craving for somethng sweet :smile:
  • LilynEdensmom
    LilynEdensmom Posts: 612 Member
    If you have to have a brownie (Myself if I have a huge craving and I don't satisfy it it sets me off on a binge) I will make them with apple sauce instead of oil, they have an odd after taste but they are still really good.
  • JMun
    JMun Posts: 409
    LMAO - totally know where you're coming from.

    last week on day one of the curse I ate pizza and beer. Fukc it.

    but I drank low calorie beer and only had one slice of pizza (rather than eating a whole pizza).

    you don't have to deprive yourself all the time. Just make a better decision. The way I see it a calorie is a calorie and if I want to eat something naughty I will, I'm just honest about counting it and plan around it.
  • Ahhh same thing is happening to me right now. I always make the excuse "well, I'm on my period, so whatever" but it really messes with my diet. I would advise letting yourself have maybe one or two treats on your period and that is all. Try really hard not to splurge excessively! :)
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    I don't remember exactly where I saw it...but there is a recipe online for brownies that uses chocolate protein powder, oat bran, and a few other nutritious ingredients. It tastes just like the fattening brownies we are all used to, but are actually good for you. It can stop your craving because it is a chocolate brownie, but you can also eat it without the guilt. You might want to do a google search for some healthy recipes and give them a shot!
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