Well, I went and done it now...

thatblueyedchic

I believe that the key to a successful longterm weight loss plan is not to deny yourself everything but to change the way you look at everything. I am a comfort food kinda girl. I love potatoes, chips and chocolate ice cream. Also, the spinach dip at Chilis. Can I just say ... Anyway I'm off track. One bag of potato chips is not going to put the nail in the coffin. It's okay. Forgive yourself.

Treat sweets like an occasional indulgence and you'll be fine. Have them. Just watch how much and how often. What gets people into trouble, myself included, is when we treat those things like an everyday part of our diet. What I do now if I'm feeling a craving is I have only a small amount and I put the rest far away and out of reach. That normally takes the edge off. Also, I just don't buy the stuff. If it's in the house, I'm going to want to eat it. It's like putting a piece of bacon in front of my dogs and telling them they can't have it. It's just not going to work/

You'll be more likely to stick to your diet and actually enjoy a healthy lifestyle if you know that doesn't mean no more chocolate ever. You'll also be happier along the way.

myak623

Food shouldn't be looked at as forbidden. If you are able to stay within your calorie limits, then enjoy the foods you like. Don't cut things out. Use the 80/20 rule so that 20% of your calories can come from the foods you enjoy.

exdisneychick

when we have to have chips, we eat the Special K cracker chips. There are 27 "chips" in a serving and its only 110 cals. The southwest ranch are our favorites but the ranch is also good.

sz8soon

I don't know that you ever completely lose the cravings for the foods that you like, but I think we can mitigate the potential "damage" and more importantly, guilt, from the occassional indulgence. As so many have suggested, the key is to eat them in moderation and be accountable for them.

In addition to moderation and accountabilty, I would add, eat them with purpose. In other words, know what you are doing, be mindful of the food, and be ok with your decision.

For me, my favorite indulgence is definitely pizza! I LOVE pizza - I know that it's not healthy and I know there are ways to "lighten" it up - but truth be told, I like a good, greasy, pepperoni pizza. So, if I am going to have it, I take every purposeful precaution to minimize the damage. I burn extra calories at the gym, lift a little more, have a giant glass of water and salad to start and then savor the 2 pieces of deliciousness that I am going to allow myself. I eat it with purpose, fork and knife, slow - and know what I am doing and am ok with it.

I know it sounds corny and like I am playing mind games - I am. That's how I get by without feeling guilty - and know that it wasn't my downfall and that I didn't ruin everything I have already worked for.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^ What I was trying to say, but said so much better!!!

Dayna154

I haven’t, I still have cravings but I don’t give into them often and find as time goes on its easier to just pass the bad stuff up..

Sometimes tho, when I do eat carbs.,, good piece of bread, a potato... OMG its almost too much. You may need a smoke after Im done... lol I really enjoy each and every bite. Then I just cut back other places to make up for it.. Its all a balance you can live with..