I eat ice cream!!!

pianolover2012
pianolover2012 Posts: 168 Member
in Food and Nutrition
OK- so I have gotten into a habit of eating low sugar gluten free ice cream for my snack at night. I save about 300 calories just so I can indulge in the rich, cold, creaminess! I really feel guilty about eating this even though it is within my caloric intake. What are your thoughts on saving calories so you can enjoy a daily treat?
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  • amyplaysflute
    amyplaysflute Posts: 91 Member
    Embrace it! If I had the willpower to save calories for a late night ice cream, I totally would haha
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    OK- so I have gotten into a habit of eating low sugar gluten free ice cream for my snack at night. I save about 300 calories just so I can indulge in the rich, cold, creaminess! I really feel guilty about eating this even though it is within my caloric intake. What are your thoughts on saving calories so you can enjoy a daily treat?

    I'm not sure low sugar gf "ice cream" qualifies as ice cream
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    If I'm going to save calories, I'm going to set aside only half of that 300 and eat some fully-sugared, fully-glutened ice cream!!

    Are you cutting those things out for a real reason or do you just think that sugar and gluten are bad for you?

    And yes, I indulge in ice cream often!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    If I'm going to save calories, I'm going to set aside only half of that 300 and eat some fully-sugared, fully-glutened ice cream!!

    Are you cutting those things out for a real reason or do you just think that sugar and gluten are bad for you?

    And yes, I indulge in ice cream often!

    this. i'm eating ice cream at my desk right now.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I'm still trying to figure out how ice cream would have gluten. But, if this ice cream treat keeps you on track, why feel guilty?

    I work wine into most of my days and never feel guilty about that.
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    Ate an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia last night after 8PM and lost 1.4lbs overnight.

    *Results not typical. Please consult your doctor before starting ANY health or exercise program meant to mimic my awesomeness.
  • katedevall
    katedevall Posts: 240 Member
    I eat ice cream everyday. I look forward to it and never feel guilty. I like my indulgence and I save calories everyday for that sweet treat.
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    Good for you?

    I eat things I "shouldn't" all the time, infact the other night I ate a chocolate bar, I used to eat Ice Cream all the time but then my brother moved in and no I never get any because he eats it all.
  • msleanlegs
    msleanlegs Posts: 188 Member
    If it's within your calorie plan and you're still getting your daily nutritional needs met, what's to feel guilty about?
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    It's totally fine to enjoy a treat once a day if you have the calories for it.
  • crystalmoore83
    crystalmoore83 Posts: 103 Member
    I just recently started eating health choice frozen greek yogurt, it is super creamy and a great treat when you are in the mood for something cold and sweet, it comes in individual servings (100 calories) which I really like because it keeps me from overindulgeing
  • pianolover2012
    pianolover2012 Posts: 168 Member
    If I'm going to save calories, I'm going to set aside only half of that 300 and eat some fully-sugared, fully-glutened ice cream!!

    Are you cutting those things out for a real reason or do you just think that sugar and gluten are bad for you?

    And yes, I indulge in ice cream often!

    I have Celiac Disease- rough stuff!
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    If I have room, I eat what I want. If I don't, sometimes I still eat what I want, and adjust the next day.

    I tend to look at my calorie consumption over a few days as opposed to on a daily basis. :)
  • pianolover2012
    pianolover2012 Posts: 168 Member
    I eat ice cream everyday. I look forward to it and never feel guilty. I like my indulgence and I save calories everyday for that sweet treat.

    Love it! I have found a kindred spirit lol!!
  • crops2dawn
    crops2dawn Posts: 27 Member
    My skinny cow chocolate ice cream is my SALVATION every single night. I look forward to it...... and enjoy it sooo much.... So don't feel guilty!!
  • kriskris92
    kriskris92 Posts: 190 Member
    I'm still trying to figure out how ice cream would have gluten.

    It's often used as a binding ingredient.

    OP, go for it! Moderation is key and sounds like you've got that part down so why not!
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    Don't feel guilty about it! Be proud that you have found a way to enjoy food and keep your calories at a reasonable level. I had a Diet Dr. Pepper float just the other day. No regrets!
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    OK- so I have gotten into a habit of eating low sugar gluten free ice cream for my snack at night. I save about 300 calories just so I can indulge in the rich, cold, creaminess! I really feel guilty about eating this even though it is within my caloric intake. What are your thoughts on saving calories so you can enjoy a daily treat?

    1) I would be more concerned about the guilt than the ice cream.
    2) My thoughts are that if you can find a way to -

    a) Hit your calorie and macronutrient goals regularly
    b) Eat mostly whole and nutrient dense foods
    c) Also eat a treat every day, such as ice cream

    - then you are doing it right. I expect you to make great progress.

    EDIT: I eat ice cream almost every day. I am losing fat, my health markers are great.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    If you're going to save up 300 calories, then have actual real ice cream.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    If I'm going to save calories, I'm going to set aside only half of that 300 and eat some fully-sugared, fully-glutened ice cream!!

    Are you cutting those things out for a real reason or do you just think that sugar and gluten are bad for you?

    And yes, I indulge in ice cream often!

    I have Celiac Disease- rough stuff!

    Does ice cream have wheat products in it? I am confused?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I leave enough calories for dessert every night, usually ice cream. I freak out and binge if I don't.
  • pohlcm08
    pohlcm08 Posts: 61
    Ate an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia last night after 8PM and lost 1.4lbs overnight.

    *Results not typical. Please consult your doctor before starting ANY health or exercise program meant to mimic my awesomeness.

    I'll take my unsupervised chances
  • MayaSPapaya
    MayaSPapaya Posts: 735 Member
    I do too, but I have full sugar ice cream!
    It's actually really easy to fit in, so enjoy it! :drinker:
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    If I'm going to save calories, I'm going to set aside only half of that 300 and eat some fully-sugared, fully-glutened ice cream!!

    Are you cutting those things out for a real reason or do you just think that sugar and gluten are bad for you?

    And yes, I indulge in ice cream often!

    I have Celiac Disease- rough stuff!

    Does ice cream have wheat products in it? I am confused?

    A lot of the ice cream you buy in the grocery store does in fact contain gluten, crazy right? that crap's in everything.
  • ThatSoundsHard
    ThatSoundsHard Posts: 475 Member
    I don't know why I looked at this. Now I'm sad (again) that I can't eat ice cream.. :sad:

    Also, I do try to save calories for wine or another drink, cookies a chocolate bar whatever as well.
    Sometimes I just say to hell with it and go way over and I feel fat and happy then continue on the next day.
  • professorRAT
    professorRAT Posts: 690 Member
    Me too!! Almost daily with no problem fitting it in. Lately I am on:

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    YUM!
  • vcfervc
    vcfervc Posts: 28
    Ice Cream/Frozen yogurt are my biggest food temptations.
  • stargazer008
    stargazer008 Posts: 531
    Ok how does ice cream have gluten in it? It is a dairy product, not a grain! And just because it is gluten free, doesn't mean it is healthy.
  • KittenOfDoomage
    KittenOfDoomage Posts: 14 Member
    I'm saving calories as I noticed Ben & Jerry's have a new flavour AND it's on offer at the supermarket where I work. So I'll be indulging as my treat for the week!!! Nom. Never deny yourself the odd good thing in life!!!
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    This one is my favourite and I indulge once in a while, not because I feel guilty for eating it, but because it's 8$ for the frigging pint!
    (just because I can't have dairy doesn't mean I can't have "ice cream")
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