treat yourself?

ashleeliza
ashleeliza Posts: 93
in Food and Nutrition
I've been dieting non stop for over 5 weeks now without a single treat. I'd love a cookie or a chocolate bar but I'm worried I'll feel too guilty afterwards, does anyone else feel like this?
Is there anything you'd suggest?

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  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    No, I eat what I want, when I want as long as it fits within my health and fitness goals, any other way isn't sustainable for the rest of my life. This isn't a diet, it is seeing food and fitness differently.
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    I always allow myself a treat (usually 1-2 squares of good quality dark chocolate/day). I fit it into my calories for the day and having a little and being satisfied by it keeps me from binging. Healthy eating is my lifestyle, not dieting.
  • lsmsrbls
    lsmsrbls Posts: 232 Member
    I'd suggest eating a cookie and enjoying it.
  • wimeezer
    wimeezer Posts: 404 Member
    You can have treats...just plan for them. And having a treat in moderation now and again will keep you satisfied and help prevent a binge later.

    You can do this!
  • Goal_Driven
    Goal_Driven Posts: 371 Member
    I treat myself everyday. I find that if I deny myself something for too long, I will lose hope with becoming healthier. It'll just make me want to give up because it will make me feel like I will NEVER be able to enjoy whatever it is that I'm wanting. I make sure I have room for it and go for it.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I treat myself everyday with ice cream. Today, I even made room for pie as well as my usual ice cream.
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    I treat myself everyday. I find that if I deny myself something for too long, I will lose hope with becoming healthier. It'll just make me want to give up because it will make me feel like I will NEVER be able to enjoy whatever it is that I'm wanting. I make sure I have room for it and go for it.

    BEST MFP TRACKER ICON EVER! BMW RULES!
  • Graceious1
    Graceious1 Posts: 716 Member
    Wen you start feeling guilty about food that's when you want to give up. Food is fuel and it gives you energy. Try and think more positively about food because that will help you to enjoy this process. All the best in your journey and feel free to add me if you would like some positivity.

    Once a week I have an "I don't care day", where I eat and drink what the heck I like and alcohol is now once a week. I never deny myself any more, I just cut things down one at a time.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I treat myself everyday. I find that if I deny myself something for too long, I will lose hope with becoming healthier. It'll just make me want to give up because it will make me feel like I will NEVER be able to enjoy whatever it is that I'm wanting. I make sure I have room for it and go for it.

    BEST MFP TRACKER ICON EVER! BMW RULES!
    I agree!!! I actually wanted to name my daughter Topanga because of this show, lol
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    You can have treats...just plan for them. And having a treat in moderation now and again will keep you satisfied and help prevent a binge later.

    You can do this!

    ^^This^^ while you're having whatever treat it is, take the time to enjoy it... it helps with feeling satisfied. AND do not feel guilty about rewarding yourself for the hard work you've done!!
  • Brian_VA
    Brian_VA Posts: 125
    It depends on what it is. If it is one of your trigger foods, and you know one will lead to two will lead to a whole box, then it is better to not eat the first one. If you know that you can eat one or two and be satisfied, then go for it.

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