HELP I CANNOT STOP EATING ICE CREAM!

Pearlyladybug

Everyday after iv eaten my lunch, I head straight down tot he shop and get me a chocolate paddle pop (chocolate ice cream) or something similar.

They are only 100ish cal and they almost always fit into my day, But its probably not the best thing to be doing. Iv have got myself into a habit and now i cannot stop!

its also money wise, it all adds up!

Anyone got any ideas on how to help stop myself from doing this!

Alex12smith

Make your own with yoghurt and berries or something? That'll be healthier?

Or if it's the walk, then just go for a walk and listen to some music or an audiobook at lunchtime?

williecruiser

Theres a difference beteen "can"t" and "won't".

cbkb1234

the more you eat sweets the more you crave them

Pearlyladybug

I do think its pure boredom, I use to do a lot of walking at lunch time with a work friend but know shes 20 weeks pregnant and love ice cream just as much as i do!

Warchortle

I eat frozen blended bananas with a protein whey.

Pearlyladybug

the more you eat sweets the more you crave them

Yeah exactly the problem, I have got into the habit now! i don't eat like that normally at all. i have never been a fan of chocolate either im a cheese person

dirtnap63

Firebomb the ice cream shop. Do it at night of course so no one gets hurt. Then the temptation is removed. Problem solved.

You're welcome,
Jimmy the Match

Pearlyladybug

I eat frozen blended bananas with a protein whey.

thats a great idea for when Im at home! i think it would be yucky before lunch?

elyelyse

there is nothing wrong with a 100 calorie yummy if it fits into your day.
if it's an issue of the money adding up, or it makes you feel out of control, then by all means, try to reduce the frequency, but if you just think it's "bad" for you, don't worry about it. You don't need to make 100% healthy choices to be healthy. For some people, myself included, building in daily tasty treats helps keep me on track.

Pearlyladybug

Firebomb the ice cream shop. Do it at night of course so no one gets hurt. Then the tempataion is removed. Problem solved.

You're welcome,
Jimmy the Match

ahahahha :laugh: :laugh: yes!!!

tiddlebit11

I used to make 'banana icecream'

well sort of

If u peal a banana then cut it up into pieces and freeze it...then, after is it frozen, let it thaw just a bit ... it gets the consistency of icreceam! Its delicious and healthy!!!!

Barbellerella

Sorry can't help ya. I'm not gonna stop eating mine. No good reason too

j4nash

you would be a perfect match with the pop tart guy

Peanutbutterx

make sugar free instant chocalote pudding with 2% milk at home : ) its really good! cheaper, and healthier. also some frozen yogurt places have fat free/sugar free frozen yogurt. but the chocalote pudding is reeallyy good

Warchortle

I eat frozen blended bananas with a protein whey.

thats a great idea for when Im at home! i think it would be yucky before lunch?

not really... I think the reason why ice cream causes excess cravings is because it's a carb/sugar heavy meal that's not balanced. a little bit of protein and health fats like nuts may cause you to have less cravings through out the day.

Pearlyladybug

there is nothing wrong with a 100 calorie yummy if it fits into your day.
if it's an issue of the money adding up, or it makes you feel out of control, then by all means, try to reduce the frequency, but if you just think it's "bad" for you, don't worry about it. You don't need to make 100% healthy choices to be healthy. For some people, myself included, building in daily tasty treats helps keep me on track.

Its totally more the money thing, I have no problem with having things like that if there within my goals! a little bit everyday all though it doesn't sound like much but it all adds up.

$2 dollars a day $14 dollars a week times about a month iv been doing it for!

dinosnopro

Shock therapy? One less person eating ice cream, means just a little more for the rest of us.

Pearlyladybug

make sugar free instant chocalote pudding with 2% milk at home : ) its really good! cheaper, and healthier. also some frozen yogurt places have fat free/sugar free frozen yogurt. but the chocalote pudding is reeallyy good

That it a brill idea! just put some a tupperwear and put in the fridge till lunch! :flowerforyou:

Mr_Bad_Example

They are only 100ish cal and they almost always fit into my day, But its probably not the best thing to be doing. Iv have got myself into a habit and now i cannot stop!

So... what's the problem?

Seriously, if it fits into your day, don't stress about it. Personally I get on kicks where I have a candy bar a day for a few days in a row, but eventually it gets out of my system. But if you're really worried about it, try some different snacks - experiment a little to find something good that hits the same spot. In my experience, as much as I like a Snickers bar, I would take Dannon's Greek yogurt over one in a heartbeat, and I wouldn't have known that until I decided to try something new.

Netwalks

Walk to the shop, past the shop and back to work!

leighann881

Don't buy it. lol. that simple. it take time to break a habit but it starts with day one and eventually you will have a new routine.

Pearlyladybug

Shock therapy? One less person eating ice cream, means just a little more for the rest of us.

Like i have said, I have no problem with the actual eating of the ice cream, It fits with my daily goals. Its trying to break the habit of going to the shop and spending the MONEY on it each day and what i could do instead.

Barbarella44

Well if its chocolate your craving... You should try substituting with "Carob Powder". As for the icecream aspect, maybe you can trade in for some low fat Chocolate pudding or Jello. I know that the texture and chill isn't there but its a start. One more thing! Even a chocolate popsicle may help you out! And I don't believe the calories are that bad either...

twinkiemon

I say if you enjoy it and it fits into your daily calorie goal, then go ahead and indulge!

CharityGC

I think I'll get some ice cream now.

Proyecto_AN

Don't buy it.

Pearlyladybug

I'm loving this pudding idea! thank you, And im sure my pockets will be thanking you later.

dirtnap63

If the money's the problem buy your own at the grocery store. It may not be identical but it's bound to be cheaper and (hopefully) still satisfy the craving.

Peanutbutterx

no problem : )

Pearlyladybug

Sorry can't help ya. I'm not gonna stop eating mine. No good reason too

Wasn't trying to stop anyone from doing anything, Like i have said more than once. its the habit and the money that is bothering me.