Only 2 days in and back to square one today

rammsteinsoldier

Fiber One Brownies are only 90 calories each.

I love these. They are very satisfying and you feel like you really had a sweet treat

narrington77

i agree with all the posts... and i would say yeah don't look at this as starting over... acknowledge your calories and keep it moving... yesterday i had all intentions of eating a nice lo cal turkey samich, however it turned into drinks and not very lo cal sandwiches at a party, and i still lost.. didn't regret it either.. they were DUHlicious... ur allowed to have for the most part what u want in moderation... if u know something may come up that could cause u to go over ur cals plan ahead... i want chocolate after dinner bc i have some yummy dark chocolate covered apples in my fridge? i forfeit a snack earlier in the day or eat a little less of something for dinner.

Papillon22

I wouldn't think of it as going back to square one. As much as we'd like it to be, weight loss is not a linear journey. There are ups and downs all the time, and it's normal, because we're not robots that can be programmed to stay within the calorie limit all the time.
Just remember that even if you're only able to do well at breakfast, that is a great improvement compared to before!
Keep up the good work you're already doing!

mem1086

Don't be too hard on yourself! You're only 2 days in and 1 of them was Valentine's day! I don't blame the hubby for bringing home the chocolates, but make sure he is on board with your weightloss. Also, don't deny yourself things, just enjoy in moderation and decide if you REALLY want to eat ______. So rather than eating 4 or 5 chocolates, just have 1. For the sweet tooth, try a couple chocolate chips, or a piece of fruit. OR add a crystal light packet to some water if you need to get your water in. Add me if you want!

ShawnaCurley

You know what I do in the evenings? After dinner I usually will hop on the elliptical, and that seems to get rid of the cravings I have, it feels so good to do something good for yourself. If you have to have something sweet, have a small piece of candy. It works wonders!

Stavakoli

Fill your house with lower calorie treats. It really does make a world of difference when those tempting snacks are out of sight. I usually try to get things that are portioned so that I don't go overboard otherwise I'll find myself eating way more than the serving size without even realizing it. Some suggestions: Skinny cow ice cream (SO good!) and sugar free chocolate pudding. Those snacks are perfect when you want something sweet and they're consistent with your diet! The first few days are the toughest but just keep going. You can do this, promise!!

I1ahunt

I also found this web address here yesterday in another forum:


http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/12/diet-soda-cake-35-pts.html

amy0716

I have one Mochi (almost) every night found at Trader Joe's. They are only 100 calories each. Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Green Tea, Mango-great flavors!! Satisfies the ice cream craving!!

http://www.traderjoesfan.com/Trader_Joes/mochi_ice_cream/details/

Looking for friends, please add me.

sailinjen

I have been loving smashbars....90 cals....yum....dont beat yourself up...just carry on, its a long road...you go girl!

Livinglifebetter

How about sugar free/fat free pudding? Or a yogurt with granola?:flowerforyou: I have been messing up lately myself. Just pick yourself up and dust yourself off and move ahead!!! You can do it. Your baby is just precious!!!

Schlemoc

Beverly international carries Ultimate Muscle Protein in a cookies and cream flavor. I use that with some vanilla or chocolate soy milk. Mix it up with a little ice and you have a fairly healthy milkshake. There are a ton of other ways to use the protein, but it kills the sweet tooth.

kapspecial

I love sweets. I don't count fruit as sweets ( saw suggestions like clementines, to each his/her own). So I plan for a dessert everyday. I plan for it at the end with dinner. I have a variety that I choose from: Smart Ones (Strawberry Shortcakes), Luigi's Italian Ice, WW English Toffee Ice Cream Sticks, Angel food cake (with strawberries and light cool whip).

I do love the Fiber One brownies, but the first time I bought them I ate the entire box so I haven't bought them again. You need to be aware of what things you can't even bring into your home till you get your self-control together.

azeiha

I keep a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the cupboard and when I feel a craving for chocolate I have a few... 1 at a time lol, so I don't overdo it.. I believe they're 70 calories and 4g of fat per 1tbsp

azeiha

^^^^ I love angel food cake! The brand I buy is only 130cals and 0.1g of fat for 1/5th of the cake, awesome with berries...

ansonrinesmith

2 days in is nothing to worry about. Just keep coming back and work to make every day a good one.
For me, sugar free jello or a cup of "not to sugary" breakfast cereal really kicks my craving.

frosty73

Sugar cravings are TOUGH, and if you are like me, it's all or nothing. I can't just have one sweet, I end up eating the whole box, whatever it is. A lot of time if I cave in to my craving, I will just want more later. And I'm such a cheapskate I feel terrible throwing away food, and that goes double if it's something yummy like chocolates! You certainly aren't starting over at Square 1 today--- you've gained some valuable experience from these past 2 days.

Are you craving sugar at night because you are hungry, bored, or something else? For me, the sugar cravings went down drastically when I started eating more protein. Good luck!

lamlam2468

I have those days, too. It can be hard, but remember what your goal is. I find SF FF ice cream/bars helps me. It's better to get single-serving size if the self-control is lacking. I just started to purchase those 100-calorie sweet snacks, too. Fiber One 90 calorie brownies are good, too.

pb6012002

Fiber One Brownies are only 90 calories each.

They are yummy! Even Luigi's italian ices range from 80-100 calories depending on the size. And there are so many 100 calories pack snacks out there now.

missgailPer

It's okay, Everyday is a new beginning . I buy sugar free chocolate pudding cups if I really feel like chocolate and the fat free sugar free coolwhip is good to cut up strawberries and have that with it . It satifies me . I eat chocolate rice cakes too with pb on it thats so good too and low in calories . Good Luck !! One Day at A Time

BrendaLee

You're an evening eater, so make sure you save a good portion of your calories for that time. As for easing a sweet tooth without doing too much damage, I'm a big fan of cereal. If you can find one that you like that's a bit sweet AND has some fiber, you'll feel more satisfied, and the fiber will help prevent blood sugar spikes.

You'll get better at this as you go, but you need to start fighting the temptations to get stronger. Don't let it be an all-or-nothing sweets fest. You can plan days where you allow yourself more, but for the most part, you just have to fight the urge.

cbarry71

It is hard as we all struggle, but Remind yourself every morning and night why you are doing this. To be healthier and stronger. A good go to for a sweet is applesauce with no added sugar and put cinnamon and a bit of chopped almonds on top.

isabellatheo32

I feel your pain...I had to convince myself (which took a lot of internal arguing-I may still not be talking to me) that I did not need to stop at the store on the way home from work for candies and chocolate. I have a very hard time in the evenings not eating sweet too. WW brownies are pretty yummy, all bran bar with some PB...

And you're not starting over. Starting over means that you have gone back to eating everything and not recording any of it... you're still ahead of the game

Tommyfuzz

NOt sure if you found some decent snacks yet..but I have found what really helps me in the evenings when i need a snack.... Orville's Smartpop popcorn... don't add anything extra to it...but it really helps me get through the cravings

tigerlily8045

Some thing that has been working for me is that after dinner, I brush my teeth. I was told this once and it seems to keep me from grazing in the kitchen and taking a quick sneak eat.