Why can't I eat better?

I have the same exact problem...a major sweet tooth. I find the best approach for me is not to deny myself of satisfying my sweet tooth just as long as it fits into my chart for the day and also to limit myself (one serving only). I know it sucks because, with a sweet tooth, once you eat one portion you can just keep on going and going. The key thing to prevent that for me is after the one serving just stop and give yourself time and you will see that within about 10 minutes your sweet tooth will be satisfied and you will not crave anymore.

I have the same problem. I find that what helps me so far ( only been doing this right for 2 wks) is ranting to friends ( yay for step 1 for you!) and actually putting the tiramisu in the calculator on my phone while I'm there. If I add up everything I'm planning to eat I can see how much I would need to work out to hit my calorie goal. Then I start seeing what I can subtract and still be happy. Maybe I subtract the cheese, maybe the sweets, maybe I eat half instead of the whole thing. You can still have variety that way and change based on your cravings.

I love everything that is bad too. My weakness is potato chips. I can totally eat a whole bag or at least half in one sitting. I am not bad with the sweets. I can take them or leave them, but salty and crunchy, YEP!! I pretty much hate veggies and don't consider fruit a treat at all. I knew something needed to change as far as that was concerned. I know I need veggies, so many health benefits! I just can't get past the taste. I would love to drown them in butter and cheese. Not good. Sooo, I just recently purchased a NutirBullet. I know some people love them and I know some people think the NurtiBullet is ridiculous, but for me, it has been awesome. I have been making a blast for breakfast and one for lunch. I am putting stuff into my body that I would never think about eating on my own, and I honestly feel great. Sometimes it's hard to get past cravings but I have a glass of water or a hardboiled egg, that seems to satisfy me. Especially after a workout. I am not going to deprive myself of the yummy stuff I love. I know that just leads to failure and I am trying to change my life for the best. I agree with everything in moderation. That is what I am sticking to. Logging my food on this website has been the best. I actually look forward to it!!

My nutritionist said something that got through to me on this score. She taught us about healthy foods, showed us how to make treats that were still healthy, and then said, "You have to learn to love your new foods." Find the healthy foods you like, prepare them so they look beautiful and--love them! Our willpower can't see us through forever...what works long term is NOT feeling deprived.

My husband, a lifelong steak-and-potatoes man, lost 50 pounds working with her that he has kept off for more than two years. He eats applies galore, often sliced with some cinnamon sprinkled on them. when we serve them for dessert, our guests all go nuts for them...you'd think we'd served some elegant chocolate cake. He eats almonds and chicken and seafood and beans. And yes, he has a small square of dark chocolate once every couple of days. He eats steak maybe once every three months? and even then, organic, grass-fed beef. (well, wecouldn't afford that kind of meat every day!) This is a guy who used to chow down several times a week on cheap chuck steaks. Yiccch!

He's my inspiration and now we're enjoying better-tasting food than we ever ate before. I feel like this is going to work well for me for the rest of my life because it's now what I like eating. But if you keep your mind on potato chips and other garbage, it's what you're going to still crave. Find great, healthy new foods, put some effort into recipes and food prep, and love your new way of life!