some help please, im having an emergency crisis!!!
breannatrevs
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I am babysitting tonight and the mother told me that she promised her boys they could have some ice cream.
Heavenly Hash is MY FAVOURITE!!!!!! I read the calories and it is 150 per 1/2 cup. I have more than enough caloires left over for the day (I roughly ate 1000 today).
Should I give in and eat the ice cream, but keep in mind that it will put me over in my sugars.....
UHGGGGG I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO?!!!
Heavenly Hash is MY FAVOURITE!!!!!! I read the calories and it is 150 per 1/2 cup. I have more than enough caloires left over for the day (I roughly ate 1000 today).
Should I give in and eat the ice cream, but keep in mind that it will put me over in my sugars.....
UHGGGGG I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO?!!!
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do it! if you really want some and you've got enough calories left over, then i say go for it! a treat every now and then will be good for you! just make sure not to eat too much. moderation is key.0
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I say eat it, but measure out a half-cup and savor it. Enjoy!
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Sheesh, have whatever you calorie intake allows and enjoy!0
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congrats in your progress so far!!! you know its good to treat yourself once in a while so you don't feel guilty, but if you think you might go over your goal. make sure that you are full when you go babysetting, or bring something with you for snack while the kids eat the ice cream so that you are not tempted. good luck!!!0
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If I have the cals I would do it!! enjoy!!!0
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This is a life journey and NOT a temporary diet.
We need to learn to make sensible choices that we can live with long term.
Can you eat just 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup of ice cream and walk away from the carton? If so, then enjoy a small treat. Eat slowly and savor every bite.
BUT, if a taste will start you down a slippery slope, then maybe it's not such a good idea. You decide what works for you.0 -
Why cant you just have a small amount. No reason to force yourself not to...because it will just be on your mind the whole time. Have a little bit.0
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I am going to say don't have it. Only because I can't do even a little without giving into a lot. I know I wouldn't stop at 1/2 cup... and giving in today, would weaken my resolve and I would give in for the rest of the week.
But that is me. If you have self control, then go for it!0 -
If you have the calories and the saturated fat left available then go for it. I wouldn't worry about going over on sugar or carbs now and then if the fat and calories area on target. Enjoy!0
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Go for it but keep it to half cup. Everything in moderation.0
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Enjoy every bite!0
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If you are not specifically needing to keep your sugar in check then go for it. Take the time to measure it out and if the kids seem interested tell them what you are doing so that they feel part of it. Who knows maybe it will help them learn.
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Agreed.0
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Definitely. You deserve it!0
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ditto everyone. Go for it!0
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Well, it looks like you ate light today and ya already had some sweets earlier in the day.
...on the other hand you have alot more calories....So, my advice is to go ahead with the ice cream but then ALSO have some more protein.......or a veggie that has good fiber. sorta going for the balance.
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Here's something to keep in mind about this whole weight loss journey:
The things we love (like ice cream or cake or pie) aren't going to suddenly disappear simply because we're trying to lose weight. They are still going to show up in our lives once in awhile. Here's how *I* handle it...
If I want some ice cream - I have it. I read the serving size, I portion it out, I eat it and I log it. I make sure that I account for it in my calories for the day.
If I want a piece of cake - I have it. I cut the frosting off it. I take the smallest piece I can get, I eat it and I do the best I can to log it.
If I want pie - I have it. I take a small piece, eat it and log it as best I can.
You can't go the rest of your life never coming in contact with the items you love. Plus, I don't know about you -- but I'm only 35 and have a LONG life ahead of me. I don't want to live it miserably. You have to remember to ENJOY life too.
So. Portion out 1/2 cup. Savor each bite. Log it. And go on with your life.0 -
"Deprivation=binge. Just be careful not to go overboard!0
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Jeeze. Just have some ice cream. No one will die. 0
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I agree with the other posters - measure it out, eat it slowly and savor each bite. If you can't do that while you're babysitting, wait till the kids are in bed and have your ice cream after they've gone to bed.
It will put your over your sugar, but treating yourself once a week isn't going to break the bank, it's about a new lifestyle.
Another thing you can do....take your toothbrush and brush your teeth right after you have your ice cream and get yourself a HUGE glass of water. That should help. 0 -
How soon do you want to end up under the chest-cutter's scalpel (heart surgeon) to fix the blocked arteries in your heart (they can only do that twice in your lifetime...if you live) or...worse yet, on a slab in the morgue.
You're in control of your mind and your body~~~take control. You can do it because you're a winner.0 -
Here's something to keep in mind about this whole weight loss journey:
The things we love (like ice cream or cake or pie) aren't going to suddenly disappear simply because we're trying to lose weight. They are still going to show up in our lives once in awhile. Here's how *I* handle it...
If I want some ice cream - I have it. I read the serving size, I portion it out, I eat it and I log it. I make sure that I account for it in my calories for the day.
If I want a piece of cake - I have it. I cut the frosting off it. I take the smallest piece I can get, I eat it and I do the best I can to log it.
If I want pie - I have it. I take a small piece, eat it and log it as best I can.
You can't go the rest of your life never coming in contact with the items you love. Plus, I don't know about you -- but I'm only 35 and have a LONG life ahead of me. I don't want to live it miserably. You have to remember to ENJOY life too.
So. Portion out 1/2 cup. Savor each bite. Log it. And go on with your life.
Great advice! 0 -
Here's something to keep in mind about this whole weight loss journey:
The things we love (like ice cream or cake or pie) aren't going to suddenly disappear simply because we're trying to lose weight. They are still going to show up in our lives once in awhile. Here's how *I* handle it...
If I want some ice cream - I have it. I read the serving size, I portion it out, I eat it and I log it. I make sure that I account for it in my calories for the day.
If I want a piece of cake - I have it. I cut the frosting off it. I take the smallest piece I can get, I eat it and I do the best I can to log it.
If I want pie - I have it. I take a small piece, eat it and log it as best I can.
You can't go the rest of your life never coming in contact with the items you love. Plus, I don't know about you -- but I'm only 35 and have a LONG life ahead of me. I don't want to live it miserably. You have to remember to ENJOY life too.
So. Portion out 1/2 cup. Savor each bite. Log it. And go on with your life.0 -
How soon do you want to end up under the chest-cutter's scalpel (heart surgeon) to fix the blocked arteries in your heart (they can only do that twice in your lifetime...if you live) or...worse yet, on a slab in the morgue.
You're in control of your mind and your body~~~take control. You can do it because you're a winner.
WHOA WHOA WHOA.
a half cup of ice cream is not going to give a healthy person a heart attack. a half cup of ice cream is not gonna give ANYONE a heart attack.
simmer down now...0 -
LMBO!!!!!!0
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How soon do you want to end up under the chest-cutter's scalpel (heart surgeon) to fix the blocked arteries in your heart (they can only do that twice in your lifetime...if you live) or...worse yet, on a slab in the morgue.
You're in control of your mind and your body~~~take control. You can do it because you're a winner.
Oh my goodness. 1/2 cup of ice cream isn't going to send her to the emergency room for bypass surgery tonight. I think you're being just a wee bit extreme here. Good grief.0 -
OKay, I DID IT.
I ate it, and then I put my bowl in the sink and left it alone.
Just the after taste of ice cream makes me feel like a failure!~0 -
go for it and enjoy!!!!0
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All this over ice cream?
I thought someone's arms fell off or their dog got hit by a car or you know, like a crisis.
You may want to take a moment and reevaluate your approach to this if it's going to be a longterm/lifetime thing. Unless !!! count as cardio, you are going to need to get some perspective.
It's only food.
A crisis is not having any to eat.
Freaking yourself out is silly, frankly.0 -
How soon do you want to end up under the chest-cutter's scalpel (heart surgeon) to fix the blocked arteries in your heart (they can only do that twice in your lifetime...if you live) or...worse yet, on a slab in the morgue.
You're in control of your mind and your body~~~take control. You can do it because you're a winner.
Seriously? C'mon.0
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