Is it okay to have a treat?

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  • techgal128
    techgal128 Posts: 719 Member
    I've eaten entire pizzas as treats. Obviously not the best thing to do so don't use that as an excuse. :p I've lost 45 pounds even while doing that. As I like to say, there's no point losing weight if you lose your sanity along with it.
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  • kdhamner
    kdhamner Posts: 309 Member
    If it's within your calorie goal why not?! :drinker:
  • stephe1987
    stephe1987 Posts: 406 Member
    Yes. I say 80% healthy foods and 20% indulgent. If you never let yourself have a treat, you're more likely to binge later. 80/20 is a habit that you can continue even after reaching your goal.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Hmmm, I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree... It's not ok*


    *with the following caveat that if you're already at your goal/target weight/whatever then yes, a planned treat is ok. If not then you're just harming/delaying your progress.

    How are you harming or delaying your progress if you still end up under your calorie goals for the day? Is it because of "evil" sugar or some BS like that?
  • sophysings
    sophysings Posts: 28 Member
    I think it's OK to have the odd treat even if you go over your calorie goal by a small amount - as long as you know it will slow you down a bit. I have my weight loss goal set at 2lb a week loss but don't really mind if some weeks I end up losing 1lb; I am changing my habits a little bit at a time after years of comfort eating and that works for me :)
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Absolutely! I make room for a treat daily!

    yes, this
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    Yes :) I have ice cream almost daily :)
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    No. Never. You must always restrict yourself and touture yourself in order to lose weight and inches.
  • StrawberryJam40
    StrawberryJam40 Posts: 274 Member
    I can't like myself for using up that many calories on a snack/cheat. I bought the Weight Watchers Chocolate Creme Cakes today. Hoping the little 3 bites of 90 calories will push off my chocolate craving. I have found out that if I ignore it and not treat myself I'll binge. Like, I'll want 2 big bags of M&Ms - almond and peanut butter instead. And, I've learned that the better, cleaner, I eat the less I crave chocolate and sweets.
  • StrawberryJam40
    StrawberryJam40 Posts: 274 Member
    Yes :) I have ice cream almost daily :)

    What kind? Light? Full flavor? Just one serving? Just curious. My daughter loves ice cream, so it seems to be in the house a lot. I just try to ignore it or by my own snacks instead.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Yup I eat wut I want. I do wut I want.
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    Yes :) I have ice cream almost daily :)

    What kind? Light? Full flavor? Just one serving? Just curious. My daughter loves ice cream, so it seems to be in the house a lot. I just try to ignore it or by my own snacks instead.

    2 different kinds i enjoy most Its no sugar added breyers 1/2 cup 80 or 90 cals i like the vanilla and salted caramel :) 1/2 cup each night satisfies my cravings for it :)
  • martinel2099
    martinel2099 Posts: 899 Member
    IIFYM (if it fits your macros). /done thread.

    Have your cake and eat it too, good job working hard to meet your calorie goals and leaving room for a treat+++++ Couldn't imagine not having all of my favorite foods and treats in my life.
  • jeffd247
    jeffd247 Posts: 319 Member
    I track my calories per week, rather than per day. That way I can allocate calories to the things I want and I don't have to freak out if I go over my calorie goal on a particular day. This makes like a lot less stressful for me.
  • wgaue
    wgaue Posts: 222 Member
    My treat for the day, or should I say week, was a chili cheese dog from Dairy Queen. I've still got a little over 400 calories left for the day. So I'm good. Now, will I have a chili cheese dog every day, or once a week? No. But, maybe once a month. Hence the word treat
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    yes but only on a full moon in a hidden forest without any clothes on.
  • hj1119
    hj1119 Posts: 173 Member
    No. Absolutely not. It is never ever okay to have a treat. Ever. Never ever. Ever never. No no no. No treats for you.

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