Do you allow yourself to eat sweets??

Schwiggity

Yeah. It's called fruit.

lol but yeah, I have tried to have healthy stuff that's special though now and then.

lovejoydavid

Yeah. It's called fruit.

lol but yeah, I have tried to have healthy stuff that's special though now and then.

Ha! When they did my diet analysis, I was at 100% of my vegetable recommendations, but 400% of my fruit. I eat a lot of fruit.

melindalamb

I eat natural sugar, like fruit, honey, etc. I usually have a smoothie for my snacks.

Loruhama

I like chocolate covered strawberries, so I go to the mall and buy one. It reminds me that I cannot afford to spend money on things I do not really need, and at the same time it allows me to enjoy a fine treat. I usually do not crave sweets from the supermarket, because they are filled with waxes. Ohh and that chocolate special K cereal is good! Point is, I pick and choose.

What about you? Do you allow yourself sweets? Why were you asking?

kayleeblue

Everyday! Sometimes more the once. I'm not loosing a lot in a week but I'm still loosing, so I'm happy with that. Each to their own tho.

ashleynicole8912

I eat them as long as they fit into my calories. I dont do it every day though. I buy a box of the 100 calorie packs. They have cookies and brownies, and it kicks the sweets craving.

Schwiggity

Yeah. It's called fruit.

lol but yeah, I have tried to have healthy stuff that's special though now and then.

Ha! When they did my diet analysis, I was at 100% of my vegetable recommendations, but 400% of my fruit. I eat a lot of fruit.

lol Where did you do this? I'd like to see mine. I eat a lot of fruit too.

lovejoydavid

Yeah. It's called fruit.

lol but yeah, I have tried to have healthy stuff that's special though now and then.

Ha! When they did my diet analysis, I was at 100% of my vegetable recommendations, but 400% of my fruit. I eat a lot of fruit.

lol Where did you do this? I'd like to see mine. I eat a lot of fruit too.

Ah, I actually bought some sessions with a RD who specialized in sports nutrition. I am getting all the results in hard copy in a few days, but I think it was just based on the diabetic exchange diet system.

starzluv94

The last time I was doing really good with my eating, I lost 56 lbs and had little treats a few times a week and still managed to lose 5 or more lbs a week. As long as you dont go over board you will be fine. I would break off a couple bites and give the rest away. This way you arent deprived, you still satisfy that sweet tooth but you also get to reach your goals.

minnie86

I try to satisfy my daily cravings eating fruits. But one a week I treat myself. Last week I had a kid's scoop of chocolate chip mint icecream

tiffanyquincey

I try not to. Even if I allow myself a treat I always end up overdoing it. Its very hard for me to have just one. Also going the low carb route its hard for me to fit it in. If I'm craving something sweet I'll usually add a packet of stevia to my peanut butter. I also have a sugar free mocha every morning that helps out with my sweet tooth.

musica814

I frequently allow myself sweets, even if they sometimes don't fit into my calorie goals If I am way over I try to fit in an extra workout. I am usually always over on my sugar, even when I don't have sweets. Oh, and I've lost 9 pounds in less than 2 months.

Ruchell

I do eat treats and try to keep it within my calories for the day. I agree with everyone else that it has to be in moderation and I really do save those treats for something I really love and something that will feel really worth those extra calories!

brandiuntz

I have some chocolate nearly every day. Obviously, not a whole bar or anything. I have 1-2 pieces of Dove Dark Chocolate Promises. Gives me the fix in a small portion.

When I have "cheat days", I'll allow myself ice cream or some such. Never a "light" version. I want the real deal...I just keep those portions under control.

Terri_39

I have an orange cream bar almost every day. As long as it's within my calorie range why not?? I also LOVE Dreyers low fat ice cream, it's a great way to indulge the sweet tooth and not feel so guilty about it. I've lost 19 lbs so far so it works for me.

Thriceshy

So just wondering how many people allow themselves sweets if it fits within their cals, carbs, sugar and fat? If you do, how often and how much success have you had in your weight loss?

I have a Builder's Bar (usually the mint chocolate, sometimes the peanut chocolate) every day, sometimes two of them. They satisfy my love of chocolate/sweets without spiking my blood sugar or screwing up my food plan. They're big enough that they're actually filling, and they give me some potassium and other happy things, too.

On a rare occasion, I'll make room for something more substantial like homemade Reese's ice cream (sugar-free Reeses for the blood sugar fairies) or pound cake with fresh fruit and light whipped cream, but it does take some advance planning.

I haven't had a candy bar or a junkie-store bought cookie for months, though I did have a few bites of tiramisu at one meal and a mini mousse at another meal while out of town last week :-)

Kris

whodatgrl

I do as long as it fits into my daily amount. Its all about lifestyle and what YOU can live with everyday all 365 of them. What i did do is changed to skiny cow if you havent tried them, you have no idea what your missing. I felt i got blasted awile back for eating processed foods, etc. and then i realized im making llifestyle changes for MY life what I can live with. everybody is different adn one thing or way is not going to work for everybody and my wt loss might not be as quick as others or as what i would like but slow and steady will get me there i believe.

sdwelk11

The thing is that you cannot deny yourself of something if you want it! It's all in moderation. I used to have a big sweet tooth but now my diet has such a variety of good healthy foods that I no longer have cravings for manufactured sweets or for any food that is. I just don't have cravings or binges or hunger pains anymore. It has been easier to stick with it this time since I don't have that WANT feeling anymore. Good luck. Everyone has their own thing and you just have to find what works best for you!

Brandicaloriecountess

YES, not often but I do. I don't think I would have long term success if I tried to avoid it all together.

I have also found some great hungry girl recipes for low cal desserts

Pebble321

Yes, I do. Not everyone agrees with "everything in moderation" but it's working for me.
Some days it hasn't been moderation, but I know that has to be an occasional thing if I want to stay healthy and get down to my goal weight. I've lost 38 pounds so far, so it seems to be working for me

ShellyMacchi

sure i have them... i deny myself nothing i love.. i just watch the portion control, and make sure whatever i choose to have is 'worth' those calories.

ie: i regularly (almost every night) have a couple of small squares of my fave dark chocolate... (green & blacks maya gold)...no chewing! just let them melt on my tongue to truly savour the pleassure *S*

i am losing weight every week... and regularly meet the 'forecast' weight my food diary gives me for 5 weeks down the road.
ie:.. 5 weeks ago it forecast i would now weigh 183.8...and tonight, exactly 5 weeks later, i weigh 184 *S*

edited to add:
since i cut out artificial sweeteners and refined sugars (now i only use honey or maple syrup on the rare occasions i need a sweetener) i no longer 'crave' sweets the way i used to...no binges, no overwhelming cookie/cake cravings for over 6 months now *S*

rgprn

So so true. Also for me I must have variety. I think lack of variety is my biggest down fall.

rgprn

That is very wise and very encouraging! Thanks

teamdaijah

I eat really healthy, but maybe once a week I'll get a small ice cream cone, or something.

dmest

Yes, every day but in really small quantities and I try to eat only dark chocolate items.