Sweet Treats

tonismith15

Does anyone indulge their sweet tooth? My husband (who's a skinny minny) brought home some ice cream and it's been calling my name. I'm on the fence of whether or not I want to indulge. How does everyone else deal with a sweet tooth?

sdgirl22

That fat free frozen yogurt, i think breyers, is really good. i recently bought cherry suagr free jello and eat it with a serving of fat free ready whip... it's 15 calories and really sweet better with real berries for some vitamins.

kellybones

Fruit first.
Sometimes I can get away with that instead of the actual chocolate or ice cream.

Substitute a similar but lower cal treat.
Skinny cow ice cream for regular or vitatops for a brownie. This doesn't always work for me but sometimes, I just need a LITTLE bit.

Indulge with portion control and when I have the calories available - from earning them!
Sometimes, I really want gelato from a certain local shop - and when I want that, nothing else will satisfy. So, I have to bike to the shop (I choose the far location about 8 miles), I get the kid's size and have exactly the flavor I want and then I bike home.

kimtpa1417

I am a big fan of the skinny cow ice cream and also the 100 calorie ice cream bars.

wolffs05

Be careful with all the fat free, low fat, sugar free etc...They still replace the fat and sugar with chemicals, and the aspartame or other fake sugars can often make you eat MORE......sometimes it may be better to eat in moderation and eat natural. Also, sometimes it's good for your body to overeat your calories to keep your body guessing....

stephanielynn1108

I like to take grapes and put them in the freezer. Tastes like a popsicle but it is healthy.

traceybarbour

I am a big fan of the skinny cow ice cream and also the 100 calorie ice cream bars.

Me 2 just eat it slow!!

jchester71

Otter Pops! 15 Calories of cold summertime deliciousness.

sc1572

http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1447

lauristewart

I am a HUGE SWEET eater!! I found Artic Zero Ice cream....it is 150 cal for a whole pint!! I also have found Walden Farms 0 calorie Carmel and chocolate syrup....so I put it on the 150 cal icecream with a banana......a 250 calorie banana split!! YUMMMMM!!!

I also will add sugar free jello with yogurt and free cool whip...that is a nice sweet treat. Skinny cow ice cream is also good.....Go to the grocery store and just scan through all of the ice cream. It might take time at first, but will be worth it if you can find something that is tasty and low cal.

Good luck!! GIrl, I have lost 100 lbs and have kept it off for 3 yrs. It isn't always easy, but I am a big fan of sugar free syrup, sugar free ice cream, splenda....anything that can help my sweet tooth helps me stay on track!

kulwaters

Try Edy's Fruit Bars. www.edy's.com

lauristewart

I personally have not had this problem.....I have eaten artifical sweeteners for years now and I have kept off 100 lbs for 3 yrs.....do what you think is best for your body.

Be careful with all the fat free, low fat, sugar free etc...They still replace the fat and sugar with chemicals, and the aspartame or other fake sugars can often make you eat MORE......sometimes it may be better to eat in moderation and eat natural. Also, sometimes it's good for your body to overeat your calories to keep your body guessing....

atomdraco

Don't indulge anything, that's how many of people got over weight problem. Enjoy your ice cream in portion size. If it put you way over your net calories goal, and if you have some time, go burn some calories to make the gap smaller (if you like)

smallerthighs

Sugarfree jello cups
Skinny cow ice cream bars
100 calorie cookie pax
Walmart bakery sugarfree white chocolate macadamia nut cookies..yummy and chewy!!

jessicahelene

Skinny cow ice cream treats are delicious and fairly low calorie. I do get frozen yogurt from TCBY sometimes. Or from the grocery. VITATOP CHOCOLATE MUFFINS with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt. Oh my god. I have a secret brownie sundae monster living inside me who is totally tricked by that combo.

kellyscomeback

I am in love with Jello Dark Chocolate Mousse, 60 calories a cup. I also make Sprite Cupcakes and top them with fresh berries for a 200 calorie dessert.

NancyAnne1960

Jello Sugar Free Double Chocolate Pudding curbs my cravings for sweets. Or, Cocoa Roast Almonds (they are fatty, but it's healthy fat.) Also, 100 cal pak pecan sandies (they have chocolate and fiber). Fiber One 90 chocolate / peanut butter brownies.

scubacat

Skinny cow ice cream treats are delicious and fairly low calorie. I do get frozen yogurt from TCBY sometimes. Or from the grocery. VITATOP CHOCOLATE MUFFINS with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt. Oh my god. I have a secret brownie sundae monster living inside me who is totally tricked by that combo.

Love the vitatop with frozen yogurt idea. I will have to try that!

klamont9

I freeze bananas and eat them. I know it sounds funny, but it seems more like a dessert once they're frozen.

lmelangley

If I want ice cream, and I have the calories I have it. If I don't have the calories, I try to manage my calories the next day so that I'll have the calories. I only have a half cup - which is generally one serving. I put it in a small bowl, so it feels like more. But, I don't deprive myself - I'm in this for the long haul and, personally, I'm not going to make it if I always say "no". If I had that kind of self control, I wouldn't be needing to lose weight in the first place!

KourtneyP83

If you want some, have some. If you don't it's going to continue to eat at you and you may eat a whole container. If you have the calories, have one serving. It seems like its not much, but it will satisfy you and then it will be off your mind. I am a firm believer that if you want something, eat it - just don't eat an excess amount. It's all about portion control. It's unreasonable to think that you can live the rest of your life not having the things you like to eat.

jolteon00

No sugar added reduced fat butter pecan ice cream. Edy's makes it for I think 120 calories. I love it I put it on an ice cream cone (20) and feel totally satisfied when I'm done

Other sweet tooth things: dark chocolate is definitely okay! & I love fiber plus eggos. Polander also makes a sugar free +fiber jelly which can be good too.

sarahemily72

Weight Watchers has some REALLY yummy ice cream bars and treats. The best sweet treats are grapes, oranges and other fruits! I believe you have to break the bad habits and eat fruits and your body will start craving healthier foods! That is what I am trying to do!!!

travishein

I like to indulge on mostly fresh fruits now. I can eat about two pounds of strawberries for the same calories as a handful of chocolate covered almonds. How fair is that right.

But I also found usually if I do get a crazy craving for what ever bad for you thing, I end up having it eventually. And the trying to eat something else instead only makes me also eat those things before I cave into the craving thing I wanted.

So what I do now is.. just eat it. But on one condition. I have to put in enough exercise upfront to burn the same or more calories of the thing I want to eat. That does two fold. One, I never seem to over run my calories from the indulgence, I weigh out the portion of peanuts, chocolates, or the thing I am craving to be a measured baggie of the known calories. put it on a pedestal or what ever.

Then, I go do some biking, walking, jogging, yard work. and so on. And burn up some calories. All the while I am reminding myself "do it for that sweet treat after".. In this way the knowing I have this sweet reward after my workout waiting for me, it really helps keep me motivated, or to push thru that "just one more minute". or "just one more mile" . when I know before I would have folded it in and stopped at that point.

So. I get motivation as I work out, and calorie balanced indulgence. in the worst case I break even. But I think there is some long term benefit to having that extra activity, as it works to condition and train the rest of your body to improve cardiovascular fitness and increase your base metabolic rate over time right.

My only gotcha with this is sometimes I would want say chocolate covered almonds, set out to work off 700 calories to eat them. do the workout. and then after the work out, no longer crave sugary goodness and for what ever reason I am craving fresh strawberries and I eat those too. So I kind of am breaking myself of the desire for chocolates. Which I guess is also good. Its just inconvenient at times when I don't have the fresh strawberries in stock and then have to run out to get them. Hint: always keep fresh fruits you like to eat in case you later also lose your apetite for the chocolates

sarahemily72

Edy's also makes a sugar free popsicle that is really good....especially in this heat!

Scarletts67

Ciao Bella Sorbet - Blood Orange. Fabulous!

MissyFit08

Be careful with all the fat free, low fat, sugar free etc...They still replace the fat and sugar with chemicals, and the aspartame or other fake sugars can often make you eat MORE......sometimes it may be better to eat in moderation and eat natural. Also, sometimes it's good for your body to overeat your calories to keep your body guessing....

Some people (like me) have a hard time eating things like ice cream in moderation. I'd much rather go to my freezer and grab a Skinny Cow Icecream Bar and be done with it! I'd be too tempted to scoop another spoonful and lick the scooper as well! (what could it hurt?) but those always add up.

Skinny Cow has so many good treats and most are just under or just over 100 calories. I don't eat them everyday. Just when I get the sugar cravings. They're there and ready to go!

YMTaylor

If you want some, have some. If you don't it's going to continue to eat at you and you may eat a whole container. If you have the calories, have one serving. It seems like its not much, but it will satisfy you and then it will be off your mind. I am a firm believer that if you want something, eat it - just don't eat an excess amount. It's all about portion control. It's unreasonable to think that you can live the rest of your life not having the things you like to eat.

Absolutely! Everyone else seems to have good advice about what to get some other time but I saw you're talking about ice cream hubby brought home tonight. Unless he got some of those low calorie, etc. treats the other advice won't help you. I say in moderation and roughly within your calories for the day. Like if you'll go over by 100 if you do have it, then I would anyway but that's me.

lauristewart

What a great idea!!! That sounds yummy with my 150 cal Artic Zero Ice cream........What a great post!

Skinny cow ice cream treats are delicious and fairly low calorie. I do get frozen yogurt from TCBY sometimes. Or from the grocery. VITATOP CHOCOLATE MUFFINS with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt. Oh my god. I have a secret brownie sundae monster living inside me who is totally tricked by that combo.

sister_bear

Sherbert isn't too bad when compared to ice cream. We also have 100 calorie packs running around of our favorites when nothing else will do.

lallaloolly

i like my sweets, so when i know i am going to have dessert, i watch my portion size and try plan ahead by taking an extra walk and leaving room in my calorie count for it. i also eat my sweet treats very slowly, chewing or savoring every bite for as long as possible. mindful eating goes a long way towards helping you feel like you enjoyed something to the fullest.

for every day sweet treats, though, i love lindor truffles (chocolate with mint cream is my favorite), so i will eat one after lunch and one after dinner.