POLL : High calorie treats vs. 'mock' substitutes
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Yep, depends on what it is, and the day. For example, Lean Cuisine pizzas are fine most days if I want pizza. But if I'm somewhere where bringing my own food is not an option, and it looks good, I'll have a small piece (or plan to) and shift accordingly. I'm more likely to try to adjust a recipe to be better for me if it's an "entree" or meal type item.
Hot chocolate is a poor substitute for a Sees Scotchmallow, but during the week, it will have to do. On the weekend, especially after a good workout, a Scotchmallow it is. I don't have much interest in trying to doctor a recipe with artificial sweeteners, different flours, etc. I find that what comes out, while might be okay, but is definitely a substitute, and therefore even mentally isn't as satisfying as a smaller portion of the real deal. Something about going all "chemistry" on my food makes me just want the real thing more.0 -
I substitute with some recipes. Like tacos for example. I will either use turkey, chicken or baked fish. For something like pizza I just have the real thing and enjoy in moderaton. We usually have our meals planned, so I know what to work torwards before eating it. I rarely go over my calories since starting MFP. Wheni did go a little over I just made up for it the next day. I feel like if you are good 95% of the time you can have a high calorie treat 5% of it is no big deal.0
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I do all of your ideas plus lately I've been trying to exercise the calories into my daily plan. If I have a craving for something really really fatting/suger loaded or whatever I make myself work for it. That way I hope to try and teach myself to think about what I'm putting in my mouth and if the donut/candy bar/french fries are worth the extra miles on the treadmill. If it is then I go ahead and enjoy but if I'm not willing to work for it maybe I don't need it so much.0
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I usually try to make the real thing fit or I just have a whatever day.
I don't usually do "mock" food but there are some things I've heard are tasty or sound good that I want to try, not because they are supposed to be lower calorie than the real thing.0 -
2. Make a mock alternative (cauliflower pizza crust, chicken breast wings, banana and oat cookies, etc...)
Although I'd prefer to do:
6. Allow yourself a full portion of the real thing, and to hell with the calories, it's just one day, after all.
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I have resisted all (well I've had full pizza 2X) since January 3rd. It is easier with time. Very few cravings even though Hubby eats it all. I am driven to lose what I need to lose. Then I will slowly allow myself treats. I don't do it now because experince tells me that if I do the cravings will start again and I'd just rather not go back there.0
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First of all I jave to say that I am in awe of some of your 'lost so far' numbers!! I have been forever trying to stick to reasonable calories per day (1200 - 1400) and get some exercise in (difficult due to various health problems), but after around 3 weeks (in which I managed to lose 11LB!), I just gave up and started binge eating again!
So my answer to the poll would be to try and resist altogether or have a small portion of the real thing and count it into the day's total.
I am determined to carry on with the healthy eating/less cals and I hope that joining MFP will give me the encouragement I need to carry on and lose the 4 stone+ I need to lose.
Thank you for motivating me and giving me a giggle at some of the replies, I really appreciate it0 -
I tend to always sneak some chocolate or something into my food log, so I do eat it, but its still within my calorie goal and I usually am still a couple under too, even with the sweets!0
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1. Resist! You are strong, and can overcome this craving.
3. Allow yourself a small portion of the real thing, and maybe modify the rest of your day to keep your calorie deficit if needed.
4. Allow yourself a full portion of the real thing, and modify the rest of your day to keep your calorie deficit.
5. Allow yourself a full portion of the real thing, so long as you stay under your maintenance calories.
6. Allow yourself a full portion of the real thing, and to hell with the calories, it's just one day, after all.0 -
Any and all of the above, depending on the day :laugh:
If I'm really really craving something, I will try to make room for it in my calories. If I'm just kind of like "I'd like to have something sweet", I'll make a lower calorie alternative for everyday snacking. But, some days, I want something that basically eats up all my calories in one sitting...and some days, I just don't care lol.0 -
None of the above. For something that I used to eat often but now only very rarely do (e.g., french fries, potato chips, PB&J sandwiches, pizza, fried chicken), I eat a healthy alternative that I like so that I am no longer hungry. Apples and carrots are mainstays because they are filling with a bit of peanut butter or hummus, respectively. A small piece of dark chocolate does wonders for sugar munchies. Then I find something to do so I'm not bored and obsessing. Because while I might want something, I'm not going to die if I don't eat it, but I will sooner if I do. Just not worth it.0
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