Do you have a treat everyday and what is it?

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  • hannydee
    hannydee Posts: 246
    I fit treats in most days. Things like extra fruit, chocolate philadelphia, fizzy drinks to pizza, wine and cheesecake. I don't think it's realistic to deprive yourself of any food, no matter how "bad" that food supposedly is! If it fits in your macros, why the hell not?
  • linda1243
    linda1243 Posts: 166
    On days I have a very intense workout, I allow myself to have one Lindt chocolate ball (77 cal) right after the workout. It fits into my calories and on days I really don't want to go to the gym (most days), it gives me something to look forward too.

    I don't agree with people saying you shouldn't give yourself a daily treat. If you read what everyone is eating, it is generally a small piece of something and fits into their calories. Rather a treat now than a binge later.
  • BeachyBecky
    BeachyBecky Posts: 74 Member
    Peppermint patties! I have a sweet tooth.
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    People need treats. I eat a little treat every day. Might be a peanut butter cup or two. A cookie once or twice a day. A low sugar chocolate bar sweetened with agave. I try to eat healthy and limit the junk. The treats I have are usually quite low in sugar and don't have many ingredients. But they're still treats. Just don't make them a major part of your day.
  • BeachyBecky
    BeachyBecky Posts: 74 Member
    For those who love ice cream, hoodsie cups are only 100 cals. Perfect amount to satisfy your ice cream craving.
  • Birdie51
    Birdie51 Posts: 4
    back atcha! Ymmm. White, red, purple doesn't really matter. A nice cold glass in the evening with a meal is heavenly.
  • angel101netta
    angel101netta Posts: 152 Member
    On days I have a very intense workout, I allow myself to have one Lindt chocolate ball (77 cal) right after the workout. It fits into my calories and on days I really don't want to go to the gym (most days), it gives me something to look forward too.

    I don't agree with people saying you shouldn't give yourself a daily treat. If you read what everyone is eating, it is generally a small piece of something and fits into their calories. Rather a treat now than a binge later.


    I agree:)
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    If I have one, it's usually a 70 calorie raspberry or orange cream bar from Schwanns or a Swiss Miss chocolate fudge bar. I'm not sure about the cals for that one but it's under 100. Both types of bars are huge, not tiny 'diet' looking types and are very satisfying. Sometimes I'll have a 90 calorie fiber one bar or 1/8 cup of nuts/dried fruit. The nuts/fruit is satisfying but it's super high in cals so I cant have much. Most are 160cals for 1/4 cup.
  • AlphamaleBAMF
    AlphamaleBAMF Posts: 373 Member
    Sleep. Glorious sleep.
  • HilsScott
    HilsScott Posts: 10
    I try to save enough calories each day to have a biscuit or a small piece of chocolate in the evening, but I don't always have enough left. On Fridays, I try to save enough calories for a glass of wine.
    For me, it's about learning to have 'treats' in smaller portions. As others on this thread have said, total denial often leads to binging. I've found buying smaller packets (avoiding the temptation of having an open packet lying around) has really helped.
  • dub73
    dub73 Posts: 70
    For a chocolate fix, Blue Bunny fudge bars!!!!
  • RushBabe214
    RushBabe214 Posts: 469 Member
    I enjoy a glass of wine every night. Sometimes a square of dark chocolate too!
  • julesribar
    julesribar Posts: 43 Member
    Absolutely! I usually have a fiber bar at work, when I get home I may have a sugar free pudding (sometimes with cool whip lite) and maybe have a half a cup of edys slow churn (half the fat ). It makes me feel normal and I always stay in my calories, fat content, protein, ,.......I am pretty new at this but I think I am starting to get this down.
  • Anna800
    Anna800 Posts: 639 Member
    vitatop, I like to have dessert daily
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    I eat dark chocolate almost every day. It make me happy and keep sweet cravings away.
  • Faintgreeneyes
    Faintgreeneyes Posts: 729 Member
    I usually have ice cream every day, after dinner. I stick to the serving size, and enjoy it.

    Weight loss is all about calories in vs. calories out. If you are eating less than you are burning, you will lose weight. So if a treat fits into your cals for the day, then enjoy one, guilt free!

    and for the nay sayers- yes I lost 20 lbs, eating ice cream everyday!
  • Alisha_countrymama
    Alisha_countrymama Posts: 821 Member
    Yes, studying the bible each morning when I get up. :) I don't reward myself with food. I'm not a dog.
  • Sweetness023
    Sweetness023 Posts: 70
    Before starting my fitness journey for the last time, I was craving chocolate practically every day. Since then I haven't had a craving for sweet treats but I did get some Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters. They're caramel clusters covered in dark chocolate and they are absolutely fantastic! I was very surprised. And only 110 cals per pouch. Awesome for that chocolate craving fix.

    I'm trying to stay away from treating myself especially in the beginning because it's too easy for me to say 'well.. one more won't hurt' or 'I've already had this so I may as well have that'. But the fact that I'm not wanting any of that stuff doesn't make it feel like I'm denying myself any of it.

    Right now the sweet type snacks I focus on are fruits, nuts, popcorn and granola. So again, I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything if I don't have a chocolate or w/e
  • Kerilynnda
    Kerilynnda Posts: 129 Member
    Popsicles seem to have been curbing my cravings lately - they take a while to eat, so i think i usually feel fuller after eating them. I'll probably get sick of them eventually - but lately they've been a life saver! :)
  • Ezwoldo
    Ezwoldo Posts: 369 Member
    I eat dark chocolate almost every day. It make me happy and keep sweet cravings away.


    This ^
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I'm not an animal, so I don't have food "treats" or "rewards" - and I don't feel guilty about eating foods I enjoy. I just try to meet my calorie goal, and maybe my macros.
    So, I guess that means I have chocolate, sugary food, carbs, alcohol, etc pretty much whenever I want it. I enjoy food and I'm not willing to put that much energy into stressing over it. I have better things to do :smile:
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Kroger fat free fudge bars. I get my sweet treat for 70 calories.
  • ProjectTina
    ProjectTina Posts: 85
    1 square dark chocolate every night after dinner.

    Whoever said that it becomes expected and not so much a treat is right, but I fit those 50ish calories every day, and never have chocolate cravings anymore (except once a month). I LOVE my piece of chocolate after dinner!!

    I do this too! It's just 10 grams, and it has a lot of health benefits that may even help in the weightloss journey :-)
  • angel101netta
    angel101netta Posts: 152 Member
    Yes, studying the bible each morning when I get up. :) I don't reward myself with food. I'm not a dog.

    I dont understand, so are u saying u will never ever have a pice of chocolate, icecream,glass of wine.
    For me this is a lifestyle change not a diet!
  • newmooon56
    newmooon56 Posts: 347 Member
    usually a 100- 140 calorie frozen something- weight watcher brand, good humor - doesnt matter- as long as it fits in my daily goal and hits my sweet tooth.

    Im not afraid of "needing" a treat daily since one small something hits the spot. Also, its not truly daily- just most days..lol
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Yes, studying the bible each morning when I get up. :) I don't reward myself with food. I'm not a dog.

    Do you enjoy eating food?
  • WeavesWife
    WeavesWife Posts: 6 Member
    Almost every day I have 1-3 blocks of the hershey's special dark chocolate. We have been eating healthy and cleaner for 3 weeks now and I feel great!

    Also, why be negative about how she worded her question? Yes, none of us are dogs! I find that rude. If you call it a treat or say if you want something like that you eat it what is the big deal?

    I thought this site was to help people and be uplifting. This is my first time commenting and reading any post. Think I will stay away from it!
  • melindadunston
    melindadunston Posts: 157
    some kind of special k granola bar or pastrie crisp... they are sooo yummy and less than 120cal
  • kenny48
    kenny48 Posts: 6
    not daily but Sunday is my treat day, a six pack of cold Corona.... Good luck to us all..
  • connieannw
    connieannw Posts: 55 Member
    When I tried to eliminate daily treats from my diet completely, I ended up failing and went on a huge binge at about day 29, so I've decided that I'll leave room in my calories every day for a nighttime treat. Feeling great so far, no big issues, and I'm almost at the 30-day mark, so I should be good!

    I do the same thing. It helps me stay under my calorie goal if I know I'm going to be rewarded with a sweet treat at the end of the day. I try to make the treat low cal too. It can be yogurt and kashi, or pudding and kashi, a chocolate covered granola bar under 200 calories. My absolute favorite is sugar free vanilla ice cream, sugar free caramel sauce and kashi go lean crunch cereal. Especially now that its' been so hot.

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