HELP I CANNOT STOP EATING ICE CREAM!

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  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    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.

    And i totally do for night, Its getting it to work that's the problem if we had a freezer i would be buying a huge tub and leaving it there!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I get not wanting to be a slave to the habit, totally -- especially when it's costing you bucks you would rather spend elsewhere. The only thing you can do is bring something from home. What about a pudding cup or something?
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
    you would be a perfect match with the pop tart guy

    :explode: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    Join the IIFYM cult. We all eat ice cream.


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  • Emtabo01
    Emtabo01 Posts: 672
    I used to always have some sort of sweet treat after lunch, now I chew a <5 cal piece of gum instead, meets the sweet cravings.
  • becplumpton
    becplumpton Posts: 11
    make something else to eat at that time instead from home, i always used to buy pastries for lunch at work, but then i started making my own lunch with salad and tuna and egg whites and now i just eat that instead. regardlesss of the fact you'd rather have ice cream, you'll eat what you brought it because it will just be there and would be a waste not to, then probably won't want anything extra, you don't have to entirley break the habit as such, just alter it :)
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    I guess people didn't read the expensive BUDGET part because reading is hard.

    Bananas are 19 cents a piece at Trader Joe's which works out less per lb than most places.
  • blu_meanie_ca
    blu_meanie_ca Posts: 352 Member
    Stop bringing money to work. No money, no ice cream (if you need money for transt/parking bring exactly that amount). I used to work right beside a Tim Hortons. I rarely brought money or my bank card with me, as it was too easy to justify a pre-work snack.
  • AllisonConnell1301
    AllisonConnell1301 Posts: 98
    Buy yogurt (regular or greek) and freeze them. It tastes pretty good and satisfies cravings. You'll have to be at home though..
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
    I really suggest that you simply break the habit with will power. You don't need to supplement it. You aren't eating it because you are hungry. If you are able to overcome this, it will give you confidence to overcome the next temptation that is in your way. There is always going to be something that makes reaching your goals (financial, fitness, professional) challenging. This is simply ice cream and relatively easy to practice self-control and perseverance.
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    I guess people didn't read the expensive BUDGET part because reading is hard.

    Bananas are 19 cents a piece at Trader Joe's which works out less per lb than most places.

    thats what i was thinking, bananas are great i haven't brought any in a while as i like them pretty much green haha!
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    Stop bringing money to work. No money, no ice cream (if you need money for transt/parking bring exactly that amount). I used to work right beside a Tim Hortons. I rarely brought money or my bank card with me, as it was too easy to justify a pre-work snack.

    That's also a great idea thank you
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    Buy yogurt (regular or greek) and freeze them. It tastes pretty good and satisfies cravings. You'll have to be at home though..
    yes iv done this with chobani and it is aaamazing!
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    sorry, I should of been a little bit more clear with what my problem really was, Its the HABIT i want to break and the spending of MONEY on unnecessary things like ice cream when i really don't need it and its really no that good for me (even if it does fit into my day)
    thank you to the people that actually took the time to read it without making sarcastic comments and thank you for your suggestions i will be giving them all a go till i figure it out :flowerforyou:
  • sarahisfocused
    sarahisfocused Posts: 11 Member
    100 calories for some ICE CREAM??? girllll, give me the address of this establishment, please. lol. That's not a lot of calories at all. I suppose you can pretend it's crap on a stick or perhaps, just avoid it like a plaque at all costs. It doesn't seem too bad for you though. ..
  • IliN82
    IliN82 Posts: 108
    Sorry can't help ya. I'm not gonna stop eating mine. No good reason too =)

    THIS!!!!!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Eat a piece of fruit instead. I fully support eating it if it fits into your calories, but you sound like me with candy bars. Every day after lunch I HAD to have one. It's better to be able to break the cycle so you aren't dependent on an ice cream bar.
  • TLCorsini
    TLCorsini Posts: 78
    Make your own!! There are so many recipes on Pinterest for healthier ice creams without needing a ice cream maker!! One of my favorites is

    4 bananas
    splash of soy milk
    spoonfull of peanut butter
    * you can add a little coco power and sweetner if you want
    Blend it up and put it in the freezer for a few hours and enjoy!!
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    Sorry can't help ya. I'm not gonna stop eating mine. No good reason too =)

    THIS!!!!!

    QUOTE:

    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.


    Please read above
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    Eat a piece of fruit instead. I fully support eating it if it fits into your calories, but you sound like me with candy bars. Every day after lunch I HAD to have one. It's better to be able to break the cycle so you aren't dependent on an ice cream bar.

    Yeah i have been trying that or a can of coke zero, im all for eating it too but i want to break the habit
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    100 calories for some ICE CREAM??? girllll, give me the address of this establishment, please. lol. That's not a lot of calories at all. I suppose you can pretend it's crap on a stick or perhaps, just avoid it like a plaque at all costs. It doesn't seem too bad for you though. ..

    No it not alot at all i dont have a problem with that part, its the habit that i want to break and the spending of money when i dont need to!
  • crops2dawn
    crops2dawn Posts: 27 Member
    $2.00 a day!!! Just on you!!!! I say......GO FOR IT...you deserve it! You are working hard on this new journey and deserve something....and really, its only 2 bucks!!! It could be so much worse...Now I off to get me some skinny cow ice cream, I have it every night, and I LOVE it!!!
  • Hirsty128
    Hirsty128 Posts: 1 Member
    Love that Idea.lol

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