If you have the calories...

angp7711

I'm not great with the will power on things like that so I like to get my treats out of the house instead of out of my pantry. So yes I have goodies but I do best if the things aren't in the house to constantly tempt me

nmescalera

If I have the calories and im still within my nutrition i will have something good!! :0)

skshep

I say absolutely! It is supposed to be a lifestyle change rather than just a 'diet' and it's simply not realistic to tell yourself you are NEVER going to have cake or candy again in your life.

You can't beat yourself up about everything you have that is a treat because it is just that, a treat.

chevy88grl

I pretty much allow myself to eat whatever I want to eat - I just do it in moderation. I have one small piece of birthday cake (no frosting, please!) vs two or three or four pieces.

This is a lifestyle change - NOT a diet. We all have things that we enjoy eating - go ahead and enjoy them. Just remember to enjoy them in smaller amounts than you used to. It's okay to enjoy food.

EMSNJOEY

Thanks everyone! My hubby and I don't see eye to eye. He thinks I should avoid it altogether until I reach my goal. He calls it a slippery slope. oh well, moderation is key and if I teach myself to indulge in moderation, I think I am that much farther to my goal than before.

NSV for today - I fit into a pair of jeans I haven't been able to wear in 3 years and I am wearing a t-shirt I bought 4 years ago but never wore because it hugged my tummy too much.