How do I not eat the junk if it's in the house?

beautifulregardless
beautifulregardless Posts: 145
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If it's there I can't control myself. I have to grab it and devour it.

How do I gain self-control?

(I live with my parents. They buy what they want for those of you saying throw it out. Lol. That's a no can doosey.)
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  • SusanMPreston43
    SusanMPreston43 Posts: 84 Member
    When you find out, pass it along as I want to eat all the junk in my house that my husband and son have. I have no willpower....
  • 2EggsSeparated
    2EggsSeparated Posts: 107
    Stop buying junk.
  • imchicbad
    imchicbad Posts: 1,650 Member
    stop buying junk...thats the answer.
  • SusanMPreston43
    SusanMPreston43 Posts: 84 Member
    Stop buying junk.

    Not the only person in my home....and I cannot enforce my way onto my husband. He is the head of the house, he says buy it, I buy it.

    But I have such a difficult time walking past it...I am weak.
  • AmandaMarie916
    AmandaMarie916 Posts: 75 Member
    Don't keep it in the house. Or learn how to look at the calories and such and go holy crap. I treated to myself to Ben & Jerrys tonight because I was able to say no to candy and chips for along time.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Save your money. If I buy junk food, I take one portion for me and dump the rest in the breakroom at the office.
  • 2EggsSeparated
    2EggsSeparated Posts: 107
    He's a grown man, let him buy his own junk. Then it won't be yours to devour.
  • thatsillyshana
    thatsillyshana Posts: 141
    I used to have the same issue because my bf has a huge sweet tooth. But once you say no the first time, you get this relief and then it gets easier. You can still have a little, but just practice saying "no thank you!" And don't go near it at all. I like to stay out of the kitchen unless I'm cooking or putting things away.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    He is the head of the house, he says buy it, I buy it.

    there's your problem
  • disawell
    disawell Posts: 102 Member
    Ask yourself whether it helps you reach your goals or not. On any given day the answer might be "no so i don't want to" or "no, but I don't care" - everytime it's just a choice. No willpower needed really, just logic. :)
  • walkerr1968
    walkerr1968 Posts: 39
    I try not to bring foods into my house that I know I can't resist. I do have children, but I'll buy the things that they like, as long as it is not something that I can't resist. I try to limit the junk snacks for them as well and opt for fruit and veggies. I figure, we all can benefit from this. I'm trying to create a healthy lifestyle - not a dieting environment.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    just-say-no.gif
  • AnnieH_4512
    AnnieH_4512 Posts: 1,422 Member
    Get your own "junk." 60 calorie chocolate pudding... that's my weakness. I get one a day. A couple sticks of licorice, a couple jolly ranchers, make your own popsicles... there are ways to get that junk "fix," without actually having to eat the junk!
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    If it's there I can't control myself. I have to grab it and devour it.

    How do I gain self-control?

    allow yourself One treat a day, that way you are not punishing yourself, remember this is FOREVER. Good luck
    Here is good info:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    He is the head of the house, he says buy it, I buy it.

    there's your problem

    This. Are you married to a caveman?
  • freddykid
    freddykid Posts: 265 Member
    Pain therapy: eat something really spicy or pinch your arm or slap your cheeks when you want to eat junk. Then don't buy so much of the junk. That's what I do anyway.
  • Willowana
    Willowana Posts: 493 Member
    Make sure you are never hungry. That's when you start looking at all the bad crap. And also, make sure there are treats in your house you CAN eat with guilt. Instead of eating their crappy stuff, you can whip out your own less crappy stuff. I just ate a Skinny Cow salted pretzel chocolate covered ice cream bar....160 calories. So get something like that so you don't eat the families dougnuts. Get a bag of popcorn instead of chips...etc.
  • maniesduchocolat
    maniesduchocolat Posts: 39 Member
    Eh, star eating it in small portions. I've got a 220 grams chips bag in my room, it's been sitting there for two weeks now. I grab small portions from time to time
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    I know there are certain things I can't resist, homemade chocolate chip cookies for example. I just don't make them. Other things are easier, but if there is something my husband likes, I put it out of sight and normally we both forget about it. It does get easier as you see the results from not eating those tempting goodies.
  • imzadi_24
    imzadi_24 Posts: 6
    it's hard, I know! keep the junk food in a specific location in your kitchen, (ONE shelf in the fridge, ONE spot in the cupboard) and also keep a stash of healthy snacks for you. then when you get tempted, you have a healthy alternative close by.
  • Athena98501
    Athena98501 Posts: 716 Member
    If it's there I can't control myself. I have to grab it and devour it.

    How do I gain self-control?

    You've got to find a way to not feel deprived, or this won't be something you can live with long-term. You can practice moderation, or find more healthful versions of whatever you crave most. There are lots of recipes where substitutions are made in things like pizza, pancakes, cookies, or whatever you're looking for. If you want chocolate, very dark chocolate is lower is sugar, and actually good for you.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    First, if your husband wants it, let him buy it. He's the male head of house - you're the female head of house.
    Second, if you can't make your husband take ownership of his bad food choices, only buy junk you don't like.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I like junk, I lick the all the junk.
  • srey0701
    srey0701 Posts: 196 Member
    Throw it away! Give it away! Donate it! Don't have it available so there is NO WAY that you can eat it!
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    If it's there I can't control myself. I have to grab it and devour it.

    How do I gain self-control?

    Step 1: Gather up all of the junk food.

    Step 2: Find a garbage can.

    Step 3: Place junk food into garbage can.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Stop buying junk.

    Not the only person in my home....and I cannot enforce my way onto my husband. He is the head of the house, he says buy it, I buy it.

    But I have such a difficult time walking past it...I am weak.

    What happens if you don't?
  • disawell
    disawell Posts: 102 Member
    Also: Fruit or fruit with yogurt or even a frozen yogurt stick will satisfy most sweet tooth cravings. I also buy the "grain waves" chips in single serve packets (only about 105 cal) to chow down on while watching tv, I feel like I had a *whole bag* or chips - coz I did -it was just a tiny bag! IF you're actually hungry though you should have a meal/proper food. Also herbal tea helps me a lot for those "i'm bored" snack times.
  • Strivn2day_4aBtrTmrow
    Strivn2day_4aBtrTmrow Posts: 88 Member
    Think about everything u put in your mouth consciously. N decide that u don't want it. It gets easier with practice.
  • LittleMiss_WillLoseIt
    LittleMiss_WillLoseIt Posts: 1,373 Member
    I like junk, I lick the all the junk.

    I like the junk you have in your pants...:love:
  • KOULEE2011
    KOULEE2011 Posts: 9
    Buy healthy snacks and also control yourself. You can do it.

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