Can you resist your temptations?

pokeeemonica

Chocolate, cookies, cake, ice cream, steak, loaded baked potatoes and probably the worst of all: Food that's still availible.
I know exactly when to stop eating but I can't stop eating.
How is everyone else doing resisting?

anolan807

I am horrible at it. It is now finally getting a little better after 3 months of being on here. I have walked away from foods and said no, but it is still a big work in progress. I have my days where I just give in (like today..)Good Luck

87beckyRN

I am tempted IF the stuff is in my house. I buy alternatives. Sugar or fat free chocolate pudding (80cal), sugar free popcicles (15 cal), yogurt. I think it makes it easier if I don't have the other stuff to tempt me.

tjsusong

Me? Terrible!!! I mean, I have managed to lay off of most things but if it were here I'd eat it. I cant stop eating as a matter of fact. Its all I think about and I cant wait to eat again. I need to get past that somehow. I was doing really well, but recently all I want to do is eat. Its been this way for close to a month now. UGH!!!! I hope this passes!!!

hush7hush

I'm so good at it.
You don't even understand.
I can say no to stuff I never thought I could live without.
I'm a master. [:

PattyCake123

I still have a hard time with my will power, so I do not keep anything tempting in my apartment. If I want the sweets and junk food, I have to go to the store to buy it and I know it's just not worth the time. I also drink protein smoothies after workouts or for breakfast, which really help satisfy any sweet tooth I have!

Brandicaloriecountess

I usually can. I never had willpower before so it is kinda cool. But I still have times whe I don't resist and I do not feel bad about it for a second!

Brandicaloriecountess

Double post, so I'll add this. I only regret it when I eat impulsively. Then I feel like I'm not in control, if I want it, have the calories and decide to go for it I'm totally ok.

When I think I should NOT eat something but still do then I feel blah.

shorhota

I find it very difficult to resist temptation, so I give myself "rewards" that I have to earn. I get a bit of dark chocolate, which has monounsaturated fatty acid so it is good in moderation, every now and again, for resisting going to McD's with the girls at work, or for a great workout, etc. (dark chocolate also helps me feel full). If I have a really good workout, I may even have a bit of gelato, which is lighter in fat and calories than ice cream is. If I choose a "lesser evil" I can cheat a little without having to beat myself up over it/

bmw4deb

I had zero willpower until I joined MFP, I so want to be a success
and post awesome before and after shots!
I plan and pack all my meals breakfas,t lunch, snacks, I try and find
different ways to eat favorites, if i find im almost out of calories I will
go for a walk, play a game of horse shoes with hubby or turn on the wii
for 1/2 hr it seems the more active i become the easier it is to avoid the
things that got me here in the first place.

pokeeemonica

Well, thank you for all the responses, Good luck to all of you! Good to know I'm not alone, but it's also good to have some inspiration in all of you!

Jewels_Ka

Here is what I found working for me. If you are a tea lover like me, then brew a cup of mint or green tea (or whatever you like) and add a lemon. Once i finish my tea I eat the lemon with the skin. The lemon skin has oils and when they explode in your mouth when you chew on the skin it leaves this fresh tingling feeling. It really helps with cravings (for me).

TheBraveryLover

I'm pretty good at it now, mainly because I'll set aside a day if I have a certain craving and account it into my daily calories/carbs/sugar. I used to be absolutely crazy about pasta and pizza and now I rarely have a taste for them. It takes awhile, but you'll get there. :-)