Swedish Fish Progress

mthomas25

Alright, here it is. I have an obsession with Swedish Fish. Not just a little one, a very serious one. I would buy 2-3+ 1lb bags of these babies a week!!! I know, I know.

Anyway I have gone 2 whole weeks without one bite! This is huge for me and I am very proud of myself.

I am hoping to be in enough control by the time my 26th birthday rolls around in August so that I can have a 100 calorie pack without eating the whole box. I feel like I can do it!

Do you love swedish fish too???

shannahrenee

haha i do love swedish fish, but not that much :flowerforyou:

You're doing great! I'm trying to stop drinking Diet Coke right now and it's terrible. I've already relapsed once. :sad:

Crysta1976

LOVE Swedish Fish!!!!

aippolito1

Omgosh, love those things!!! I got my boyfriend addicted and everytime we'd go into Target, he'd have to "sample" some. Ugh. That was shortly after I started my lifestyle change and haven't touched 'em since, almost 4 months!

Samantharose8akaDebbie

Well kudos to you. I do like swedish fish, but my problem has always been tons and tons of chocolate, any chocolate. I too have not had any chocolate since February. It is not hard for me any more and do not even crave it. Good luck to you (that's alot of sugar) and a huge contributor to Adult onset diabetes. Maybe you won't want them at all anymore.......that would be awesome for you:)

nisijam5

I also love them....one time, I was eating them and my crown fell off and I ended up swallowing it...it costs a lot of money to replace that dang crown...those darn fish!!!!

bksteve26

Yes I love swedish fish...but I have a chocolate problem. Lately it has been peanut butter m&ms. And I haven't had them in quite some time either. Try to find a substitute. Or if they sell swedish fish 100 calorie packs then thats your solution right there. Allow yourself like one a week or something. If you do it that way you might find yourself even getting smarter about it, like splitting the pack in half so you can eat them two days. It will be a nice regulator for you. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

shanerylee

i love all the things listed above and I dont forbid myself to have them. just in small doses

belldandy1

Oh I love those sugary little *kitten* too. I haven't had any in a really long time.

ron2282

I love swedish fish.......last year I was addicted to Rita's Swedish Fish Italian Ice. I haven't been to a Rita's at all this year. That's huge for me and considering there is one less than a 1/2 a mile from my house and I have to pass it every day.

dixiebelle49

I am a candy freak too, but mine is hot tamales! love the cinnamon.
I bought a box friday night and haven't opened it yet. 4 days and it's still sitting there.

And i still have bags of easter candy we haven't eaten yet so I think i am just going to throw it in the garbage
or send it with my husband to work.

As i grew up with a diabetic father i know the sugar is bad....................but i have to have it.

mthomas25

I am a candy freak too, but mine is hot tamales! love the cinnamon.
I bought a box friday night and haven't opened it yet. 4 days and it's still sitting there.

And i still have bags of easter candy we haven't eaten yet so I think i am just going to throw it in the garbage
or send it with my husband to work.

As i grew up with a diabetic father i know the sugar is bad....................but i have to have it.

Dixie, THROW IT OUT!!! If it is in my house it is always in the back of my mind.

kimandal99

I can't believe there is another person in this world as obsessed with Swedish fish as me! I eat them EVERY day! Not just once, but ususally twice a day for snack. They are my absolute favorite! I buy multiple bags at Target each week of them. I am sure it is horrible for my teeth but as far as snacking goes, I figure it could be worse.

LPNlauren

Its PEEPS for me! I am a true candy girl at heart and like the week I rededicated myself to my health the "Ritas" in my town opened back up from winter break and they had PEEPS flavored ice.......I have to drive by that sign everyday on the way to class........ but I have overcome my obsession with those wonderful hot pink or blue or yellow or green delicacies and have not had one this year not even during Easter! Gooooooooooo Meeeeeeeeee! LOL

sofaking6

Oh ANYTHING gummy for me! Swedish fish are soo good. Congrats on your willpower!!!!

Johnnyswife

I am a candy freak too, but mine is hot tamales! love the cinnamon.

Me too! Its my favorite candy, along with Good and Plenty. Can't have one without the other. Weird, I know. lol

Junisahn

The Peeps factory (where they make Good n' Plenty and all that junk too) is literally miles from my house! At every parade, every event - EVERYTHING - the Peeps mobile is there tossing Peeps out the window! And Mike n' Ikes...

For some reason, they don't throw Hot Tamales or Good n' Plenty.... those must be the hot ticket items!

bksteve26

My dad is so obsessed with Peeps its ridiculous. The man will literally eat boxes upon boxes of them. Two days ago I found them on sale in a gas station and I bought him 6 boxes. They are already gone. Crazy peep lovers!

MacguyverMommy

Its PEEPS for me! I am a true candy girl at heart and like the week I rededicated myself to my health the "Ritas" in my town opened back up from winter break and they had PEEPS flavored ice.......I have to drive by that sign everyday on the way to class........ but I have overcome my obsession with those wonderful hot pink or blue or yellow or green delicacies and have not had one this year not even during Easter! Gooooooooooo Meeeeeeeeee! LOL

I am a candy lover too FYI, Swedish fish 9(all flavors), lindt chocolate balls, anything with peanut butter or marzipan.... or that is baked... puts me in a tailspin. BUT I have to let the PEEP lovers know:

My husband and I put peeps in a grilled cheese sandwich and its delicious. We actually have won 2 competitions with this receipe. LOL.
....Savor on a cheat day I suppose.... :embarassed:

SquidInTraining

Don't shoot me, but...

what is a Swedish Fish? I gathered it's some kind of candy... :ohwell:

sarahsmom1

Don't shoot me, but...

what is a Swedish Fish? I gathered it's some kind of candy... :ohwell:

I don't know what they are either I thought maybe there like goldfish those cracker things

sarahsmom1

My dad is so obsessed with Peeps its ridiculous. The man will literally eat boxes upon boxes of them. Two days ago I found them on sale in a gas station and I bought him 6 boxes. They are already gone. Crazy peep lovers!

We put peeps into the microwave and watch them expand then deflate

Yurippe

Don't shoot me, but...

what is a Swedish Fish? I gathered it's some kind of candy... :ohwell:

I don't know what they are either I thought maybe there like goldfish those cracker things

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Fish

HealthyChanges2010

I love swedish fish.......last year I was addicted to Rita's Swedish Fish Italian Ice. I haven't been to a Rita's at all this year. That's huge for me and considering there is one less than a 1/2 a mile from my house and I have to pass it every day.

whaaaa?? :laugh: :laugh: How funny, what an item! Although I've never tried Italian Ice to think they actually made a Swedish Fish one is proof there are more of us that have gummy candy issues:blushing: :huh:

Well I'll admit I do love chocolate but the German brand Gummi Bears are my actual weakness...swoon can you love a Gummi Bear? I think SO:smooched: The problem is exactly what you shared, it's hard to stop at one and well, I think it's actually impossible!!!:smokin:

:ohwell: I try to stay clear but those babies stare me down in stores when I walk down the wrong aisle and instill great guilt upon me for not taking them home. ugh, it's terrible:noway: :laugh:

Well I know (I think) the size of bags of Swedish Fish you're talking about and they aren't the Halloween snack size candy bar 3 lb. bags so I understand how few bags can slip out of the store with you. I think if you can manage the 100 cal packs of them, maybe 1 portion in the evening as a treat you'll be safe.

Personally I don't buy the 100 cal packs (of any type) for several reasons (anymore:blushing: ), one being 1 serving can become 1 box. Did I read the portion wrong?:laugh: :laugh: :ohwell: :glasses:

Hey good luck with the cut back, I think you'll do great:drinker:
Becca

HealthyChanges2010

My husband and I put peeps in a grilled cheese sandwich and its delicious.

ohhhhhhhhhhh my:sick: :laugh: :laugh: Now I HAVE heard everything done to a peep

HealthyChanges2010

The Peeps factory (where they make Good n' Plenty and all that junk too) is literally miles from my house! At every parade, every event - EVERYTHING - the Peeps mobile is there tossing Peeps out the window! And Mike n' Ikes...

For some reason, they don't throw Hot Tamales or Good n' Plenty.... those must be the hot ticket items!

Excuse me but what town did you live in?? You did say you have a spare bedroom? :laugh: :laugh:

HealthyChanges2010

Alright, here it is. I have an obsession with Swedish Fish. Not just a little one, a very serious one. I would buy 2-3+ 1lb bags of these babies a week!!! I know, I know.

Anyway I have gone 2 whole weeks without one bite! This is huge for me and I am very proud of myself.

I am hoping to be in enough control by the time my 26th birthday rolls around in August so that I can have a 100 calorie pack without eating the whole box. I feel like I can do it!

Do you love swedish fish too???

Ok, just now reread your post, WOW 2 weeks?? That's AWESOME, really truly it is when you were lovin' em' up so bad earlier. Congrats!! I agree sometimes (well most definitely for ME) that's what it takes, cutting off the supply :blushing: :laugh: completely then introducing them back in to see how you do.

Becca:flowerforyou:

LPNlauren

OMG I HAVE TO TRY IT!

SquidInTraining

Don't shoot me, but...

what is a Swedish Fish? I gathered it's some kind of candy... :ohwell:

I don't know what they are either I thought maybe there like goldfish those cracker things

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Fish

Interesting.. I love gummy candies, but it sounds like these might be habit-forming... lol - maybe it's best that I don't try them, at least then I won't know what I'm missing..

selbyhutch

I had to look them up too. Good, they're not a temptation for me... I'm not big on candy in general but I really don't like anything chewy like that. :laugh:

MacguyverMommy

The Peeps factory (where they make Good n' Plenty and all that junk too) is literally miles from my house! At every parade, every event - EVERYTHING - the Peeps mobile is there tossing Peeps out the window! And Mike n' Ikes...

For some reason, they don't throw Hot Tamales or Good n' Plenty.... those must be the hot ticket items!

Excuse me but what town did you live in?? You did say you have a spare bedroom? :laugh: :laugh:

OMG- We are Peeps fanatics in my house. LOL.... again, we use PEEPS in grilled cheese sandwiches and win competitions. wikipedia: peeps and my husband and I are in there.
:laugh: