HELP

IHsmiley

Hi

I need some help! I have real trouble staying of unhealthy snacks at the moment. I eat healthy meals and fruit, but when I have been to the gym, I seem to be unable to tell myself to steer clear of chocolates. It's almost like going to the gym entitles me to eat the unhealthy foods. It's a bit of a vicious circle and I find it so hard to break, especially now that the weather is getting colder.
Any tips anyone? I am not losing weight and I know why, but I still can't break this cycle!!!!! Aaaargh!!!!!!:mad:

fit4lifeUcan2

My husband loves loves loves sweets so we always have dark chocolate in the house. I treat myself to at least one square of dove dark chocolate almost every day. Don't deprive yourself by not having it at all but do it in a healthier way. Darker chocolates are healthier than the milk. So go for the dark and get the little squares. One square is only 43 calories. I also eat those 90 calorie fiber one brownies. Just avoid those big snickers bars or a big hershey bar. Go smaller and healthier. I never feel deprived.

KatieJane83

My husband loves loves loves sweets so we always have dark chocolate in the house. I treat myself to at least one square of dove dark chocolate almost every day. Don't deprive yourself by not having it at all but do it in a healthier way. Darker chocolates are healthier than the milk. So go for the dark and get the little squares. One square is only 43 calories. I also eat those 90 calorie fiber one brownies. Just avoid those big snickers bars or a big hershey bar. Go smaller and healthier. I never feel deprived.

I was basically going to write what she wrote! lol. Don't deprive yourself completely, just work on portion control and maybe finding healthier alternatives.

IHsmiley

Thanks, will try that. I just need to keep my eyes on what I am aiming for.
I think just writing this down has actually helped. It's out in the open now... At least that what is feels like.

EvgeniZyntx

Are you eating large amounts of chocolate?

Chocolate is not unhealthy - it's the quantity that matters. If you can't control the amounts then, yes, steer clear. But I eat chocolate every day and it does not impact my fitness or weight loss negatively - it keeps me sane.

With regards to what you call "unhealthy snacking", If it fits within your macros and is less than 10-15% of your total calories it's fine. Consider it the fun part of doing things right.

shelleyannefriend

I love Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. She has a section on deciding if you are a moderator or abstainer. I'm an abstainer so cannot have anything near me that is tempting...however, some people can consume treats in moderation. Hope this link helps.

http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2012/12/trying-to-resist-holiday-temptations-7-tips-for-abstainers-and-moderators/

IHsmiley

I am quite bad at stopping myself once I start. The only chocolate I find I can stop myself eating is chilli chocolate.
Unfortunately, chocolate is not my only weakness, I also love savoury snacks... Anything really that is not healthy...

swimngym

Hi - not sure if you are in the uk or not - but I have muller light yoghurts with the chocolate bits!! They really taste creamy and just gives me that chocolate fix without me feeling guilty - as I know a can't just eat a square of chocolate without finishing the whole bar!! Hope that helps!

IHsmiley

I love Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. She has a section on deciding if you are a moderator or abstainer. I'm an abstainer so cannot have anything near me that is tempting...however, some people can consume treats in moderation. Hope this link helps.

http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2012/12/trying-to-resist-holiday-temptations-7-tips-for-abstainers-and-moderators/

Thanks for that. I will have a look at this. Not sure if I am strong enough to be an abstainer!