Halloween - a trick or a treat?

I will be sticking to my commitment. Because for me, this is about more than calories. It is about putting the healthiest thing that I possibly can into my body, and being healthy as possible for as long as I can! I am not done living yet! My kids have been to a couple of Halloween events already, and there is candy in our house .But I have not eaten any of it, nor have I been tempted to. Far cry from last year! I will still go trick or treating with them, and love it. But no candy for me!

I will be eating 3-4 mini pieces of candy, and then stopping. The stopping part is a big deal for me, but I am much more in control now. There is nothing wrong with fitting in a few treats. Of course, if having one is all it will take to get someone to eat the whole bag, you should avoid it.

i Had one starburst and I am done.. Need to treat it like every other day.

I dont plan on eating the loads of candies. I saw another post on this site that I loved...the poster stated that candy is available 365 days a year so I have access to it anytime. I don't have to eat it just because it is Halloween.

I will be enjoying the ice cream sundae thing my group is doing at work today though, but I pre-logged my day and made room for it. I also did extra in my workout today. I am prepared.

I really don't have problems anymore with the candy cravings, that went away after about a month into my lifestyle change.

I'm taking a day off today from counting calories. I had fudge and two reese's peanut butter cups this morning, decided I was satisfied with the whole candy thing, and I'll probably be eating my regular veggie-packed meals for lunch and supper. I might break out the candy again later tonight while I watch a movie, and if I do, that's alright.

I don't consider it cheating, you have to live. I indulge in treats sometimes and I have ice cream and cheeseburgers sometimes. For me its a lifestyle change not a "diet" .I eat really well most of the time and yes I have treats sometimes. I still lose weight. Just be smart about it.

^^^^THIS. It's a lifestyle change. You can't stick to carrot and celery sticks forever. Moderation is key. 1 or 2 mini size chocolates aren't going to hurt me because I know that I can stop after 1 or 2. :happy:

I don't like using words like "cheat'" or "bad." It took me a year but I'm at my goal size now - and part of what makes it great is that I can take occasional days off to eat whatever I want. The difference is I also run several miles a day now, and "whatever I want" has changed a lot over the last 18 months. What I now consider a "treat" meal - not a cheat meal! - used to be a regular, every day way of life for me. If I stick to running 30-40 miles a week and tracking my calories 4-5 days a week, then I can relax the rules a little the rest of time time. Everything in moderation. I didn't lose 65 pounds overnight; I won't gain it back overnight, either. :-)

Great Thread!

I was the person who kept a full candy bowl on my desk every Halloween. I would eat at least half, over the week. This year is the first time in nearly 12 years, I didn't have a candy bowl. Funny thing is they all know I'v changed my eating habits, but they keep coming into my office. I see them hoping I have a treat for them. Sorry suckers. Me treat is to not contribute to your fat buldge this year.

I saved probably 2000 caloroes from ending up on my hips.
I saved easy $50.00 in cash for candy.

That's a win win!

We will pass out candy at home, but I will leave it for the kids.

If I have anything at all, I'll choose plain M & M's, because if you calculate the calories 3 1/2 each. You can slowly eat 10 little tidbits of love and only use 35 calories. If you stop to enjoy them one at a time its very fulfilling. If I open a candy bar, I find it more difficult to eat half. Once I open it, it's gone. M & M's are perfectly packaged to extend the joy slowly, in a controlled manner.

I'm also much more willing to share goodies these days instead of hoarding them all for myself.

Happy Halloween!

I don't like using words like "cheat'" or "bad." It took me a year but I'm at my goal size now - and part of what makes it great is that I can take occasional days off to eat whatever I want. The difference is I also run several miles a day now, and "whatever I want" has changed a lot over the last 18 months. What I now consider a "treat" meal - not a cheat meal! - used to be a regular, every day way of life for me. If I stick to running 30-40 miles a week and tracking my calories 4-5 days a week, then I can relax the rules a little the rest of time time. Everything in moderation. I didn't lose 65 pounds overnight; I won't gain it back overnight, either. :-)

Love this attitude! Awesome!

I exercise and eat healthy most of the time so on days like this I don't feel bad when I scarf down some full Twix bars, Halloween Donuts, 1 lb of gummy bears and whatever candy and sweets come my way. The reality is that I won't gain a pound since I won't eat like that again until...well, New Years. Yes, the scale will tell me the next day I gained a pound, but after getting back to my routine, it will be as though nothing happened. I think cheating yourself of things you love is ridiculous. However, you need to always try and consume within reason and portion control (except today, Easter and V-Day of course ;-) ). Have a happy Halloween everyone and hope you are dressing up in some fun costumes!