This whole "moderation" thing...

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  • _SASX_
    _SASX_ Posts: 255 Member
    Moderation is hard for me, too. I cut out all added sugars for a week. natural sugars, like in fruits, grains, etc are ok, but no sugars that have to be added to foods were allowed. it was really hard, and ketchup did find its way to my plate. But I told my family and friends that I was doing this. I was holding myself accountable, but they were there for support. Have you talked to your parents about why you want these things out of sight? it sounds like your mom understands, but does your dad? If you explain why, and ask for help from him, it might work, or at least stop him from slipping you treats.

    Also, check if you are hungry, or if you are thirsty. Drink a glass of water first. find a natural flavouring that you'd like in it. Frozen berries, wedge of lemon... and drink that down first.

    Or try a sweet-protein combo. I like 30g raw whole almonds and 1tbsp of chocolate chips. Pre bagged and kept in the fridge for when the ice cream is calling your name.
  • kabarnes45
    kabarnes45 Posts: 89 Member
    There are just some foods i can not be responsible about- brownies, nutella, peanut butter cups, pizza... I do not eat these unless only a single serving is available (for example can not buy a whole pizza, but can go to a pizzaria that sells single slices). When faced with a pan of brownies, I literally say to them "I am not fooled- you are not a brownie- you are gateway brownies". It is a little bit crazy but seems to work.
  • LiftBigtoGetFit
    LiftBigtoGetFit Posts: 3,399 Member
    Before you eat something, log it. You're more likely to resist if you knew, going in, how much of your daily allowance is being used up. Also, don't eat a whole brownie. Take say, a quarter of one, and go elsewhere to eat it. That way, you have to make a conscious effort to come back and eat more.

    You may also want to talk to your parents about not buying so much junk food.

    this is a big help for me, i will usually try to plan out my day (as much as possible) ahead of time and log it in. that way when i am at home or work and there is a plate of cookies or whatever i am less tempted because i already know what i am eating for the day and my calories are already spoken for. now once in a while a brownie or bowl of ice cream wont kill you but logging it ahead of time and trying to fit it into you daily limit will help keep me from eating half a carton of ice cream or a dozen cookies like i used to do.
  • normanmac
    normanmac Posts: 34
    I didn't read all the posts so maybe someone said this....but maybe your parents could make themselves a snack cupboard that was say like over the fridge where it's a bit awkward to reach....and they could keep their junk food there and you could avoid seeing it altogether? That said, and being a parent myself, I'd think they'd want to help you in your endeavor to become healthy.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    I didn't read all the posts so maybe someone said this....but maybe your parents could make themselves a snack cupboard that was say like over the fridge where it's a bit awkward to reach....and they could keep their junk food there and you could avoid seeing it altogether? That said, and being a parent myself, I'd think they'd want to help you in your endeavor to become healthy.

    I don't know if anyone else said that, but I think it's a great idea. I've asked people to do that. Out of sight out of mind.
  • plyosteph
    plyosteph Posts: 17
    Moderation isn't fun. Feeling guilty isn't fun either. So do what you want. Just workout to makeup for it :)

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