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!

When I would go 'guising' as a child we always expected either apples or nuts as our treat.If very lucky someone would give money.Perhaps because of this I never think of halloween as being a problem where sweets are concerned.I can understand why it might be a temptation but thankfully the candy bowl hasn't caught on in Scotland. We have enough problems with deep fried Mars Bars!

Turning off the lights and closing the shades.... there is no candy here.

would have to give them carrots, rutabaga and kale...