I got addicted to a donut.

NYCNika
NYCNika Posts: 611 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Not just any donut. I never had difficulty with donuts before (they are not up to my standards). But this Donut Plant's coconut cream is like crack to me.

I am looking forward to eating it every day. First thing in the morning.
That thing is HUGE! 500 cal minimum. It is not good for me. And I am eating 3,000-3,500 calories of that donut each and every week now.
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It is the square one one the bottom. It is light, east rising, soft donut, with very pleasant, almost air like coconut cream filling it all throughout its square shape. Not too sweet perfect cream is complemented by a sweet glaze. It is always super fresh (they sell out anywhere from 9-11am. And it is on my direct walking route to work. (But don't get me wrong, if it was out of the way, I would walk extra).
It takes all the willpower I have not to eat several at one sitting (I have not stooped that low yet).

I know it is NOT GOOD for me. I am not gaining weight -- I exercise hard. But this is a massive amount of calories with little nutrition. I don't know how to get over it. So far I'm just dealing with the consequences (working out to keep under calorie and eating less the rest of the day). But what about the underlying problem?

What if I buy 10 one day and eat them until I get sick? Will that cause over-saturation and aversion? Would I not like them as much afterwards?

I can't get a hold of myself :o
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  • raegrove
    raegrove Posts: 37 Member
    I got addicted to Chai Frappe's early last year! I thought they were fairly low calorie, maybe 200, but I suspect they were much higher! and I would get one almost every day! I gained almost 20 pounds in a short amount of time and I blame the frappe! I had to quit cold turkey! although, the eating the donut until you are sick is probably an awful idea...it might work!
  • ViktoryaC
    ViktoryaC Posts: 124 Member
    Donuts are absolutely why I gained 55 pounds, sad as it is to admit...my number one weakness, and I see them everyday! If getting yourself sick on them doesn't work, then youll have to cut cold turkey or get fat, I suppose. A friend of mine started a Frappe habit at Starbucks last year and went from a size 0 t0 a size 8....and she still drinks them! It's funny the effect just adding one item to your diet can have!
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    You love the doughnut, you're willing to work out to make up for the extra calories, you're not gaining weight. Run the problem by me again?
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    You love the doughnut, you're willing to work out to make up for the extra calories, you're not gaining weight. Run the problem by me again?

    I was just going to say the same thing.

    You said twice that you think it's "not good for you". Could you be more specific? Are you diabetic? Celiac sufferer? No? Then there's no issue. Make it fit into your calorie goals, enjoy every bite, forget about it and move on. Shazam! Non-problem solved.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    lol
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Meh as long as you can fit it in your calories and it fills you up enough, I'd do it too. It looks delicious.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    You love the doughnut, you're willing to work out to make up for the extra calories, you're not gaining weight. Run the problem by me again?

    LOL I was thinking the same thing.

    If you're really concerned about it (I know, donuts are so good but they are "empty" calories) why not try cutting back to every 2nd day and then every 3rd day etc etc until it becomes a once a week treat?
  • cuinboston2014
    cuinboston2014 Posts: 848 Member
    I'm going to tell you that I don't typically dive at donuts - but I saw this picture and I think I smelled a donut coming from my computer.

    Maybe it has to do with my sweet cravings today but jeez I want to jump through the screen and devour ten of them....

    With only plans to work off one as I would end up throwing up from all the junk......

    But it could be worth it LOL
  • bethanytowell
    bethanytowell Posts: 256 Member
    Not just any donut. I never had difficulty with donuts before (they are not up to my standards). But this Donut Plant's coconut cream is like crack to me.

    I am looking forward to eating it every day. First thing in the morning.
    That thing is HUGE! 500 cal minimum. It is not good for me. And I am eating 3,000-3,500 calories of that donut each and every week now.
    cd86649a3aba11e3875a22000aaa0594_8.jpg

    It is the square one one the bottom. It is light, east rising, soft donut, with very pleasant, almost air like coconut cream filling it all throughout its square shape. Not too sweet perfect cream is complemented by a sweet glaze. It is always super fresh (they sell out anywhere from 9-11am. And it is on my direct walking route to work. (But don't get me wrong, if it was out of the way, I would walk extra).
    It takes all the willpower I have not to eat several at one sitting (I have not stooped that low yet).

    I know it is NOT GOOD for me. I am not gaining weight -- I exercise hard. But this is a massive amount of calories with little nutrition. I don't know how to get over it. So far I'm just dealing with the consequences (working out to keep under calorie and eating less the rest of the day). But what about the underlying problem?

    What if I buy 10 one day and eat them until I get sick? Will that cause over-saturation and aversion? Would I not like them as much afterwards?

    I can't get a hold of myself :o

    Who doesnt love a delish donut? The only way i could stop craving them was to stop eating them. I did the whole eat 5 donuts in 1 sitting several months ago and havent had one since then....whew! But that picture sure is making me rethink that decision!
  • raegrove
    raegrove Posts: 37 Member
    And sadly my new addiction is mocha frappe's from McDonalds...damn frappe's! Before finding your post I was actually thinking about buying a large one (670 calories!!!) on my way home, enjoying it, and then never again! a friend of mine suggested using it as a treat for when I lose a certain amount, but I truly think I just need to stay away from those completely! I will never give up sweets, but nothing about that (even a small with no whip cream or chocolate drizzle is 370 calories) is a small treat! Should I go for it?
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    I am a DONUT HOAR!!!

    So I can't look at this page too long...

    Want me to do something for you? Bring me a DONUT!

    Imma a dirty, dirty, dirty donut trollup..lol

    But I have given them up...and I miss them..
  • ladyred316
    ladyred316 Posts: 13
    For me, I know it might be weird. Do you remember that commercial, where the person that ate a lot of donuts, was wearing a huge donut prop around them? And the lady that ate honey buns, had huge prop ones on her buns? Anytime I eat potato chips, ice cream, donuts, or anything that makes you fat I picture that commercial, and imagine for instance a bag of potato chips stuck tp the front of my shirt. Weird I know. But it helps me to avoid fatty foods. Remember, a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I'm dealing with the same thing, but for me, it's a Tim Horton's vanilla iced capp w/ whipped cream and vanilla drizzle. I can't spare 400 calories every day for it...not to mention, I started having a cookie or muffin with it. That's like a million calories. So, I had to stop. I'll have one once in a while eventually, but I feel better going cold turkey for now. I'm going back to making my own at home for 155 calories a pop. That's much easier to work into my day.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I love coconut stuff. I wish I could have one. Unfortunately......I don't live in NYC. :sad:
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    Anyone not from NY doesn't realize just how incredible Doughnut Plant NYC is. It's sex in your mouth.

    I just make it an every once in awhile thing. That's all it is, willpower. I enjoy looking better than I do the 5 minutes of enjoyment I get eating those doughnuts each time.
  • NYCNika
    NYCNika Posts: 611 Member
    What my problem is?

    I'm still thinking about it. About how it tastes. About how soon can I have the next one.
    I keep thinking about it all day. That's my problem. Eating one (and it is a big one!) everyday does not even satisfy me. I want MORE! I'm dreaming of more.

    I am weak and sleepy, facing a whole day of work, and I don't want to walk past a bright delicious pick me up with aromatic coffee.

    It is replacing other, more nutritious foods in my diet.
    And it is right there as I leave the train. Oh, you should see the line to that coffee shop in the morning. I'm not the only one.
  • klovold1983
    klovold1983 Posts: 54 Member
    I was addicted to Cheetos. A-****-ted. I could eat a small bag every hour, and eat a large bag every two days or so. I ate an entire large bag of them in three hours. Broke that addiction quick! Now they gross me out. I say go for it.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Now I'm very sad I didn't check it out when I was in NYC 10 days ago.
  • mellyish
    mellyish Posts: 253 Member
    And this is why I bake my own healthy donuts, still just as tasty or tastier.
  • stlbluefansarah
    stlbluefansarah Posts: 18 Member
    Well, I think the only solution is for you to move away from them... like Nebraska or something.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    And this is why I bake my own healthy donuts, still just as tasty or tastier.

    Share?
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    For me, I know it might be weird. Do you remember that commercial, where the person that ate a lot of donuts, was wearing a huge donut prop around them? And the lady that ate honey buns, had huge prop ones on her buns? Anytime I eat potato chips, ice cream, donuts, or anything that makes you fat I picture that commercial, and imagine for instance a bag of potato chips stuck tp the front of my shirt. Weird I know. But it helps me to avoid fatty foods. Remember, a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
    None of those foods make you fat. No food makes you fat. A caloric surplus makes you fat. I eat potato chips, ice cream, and donuts regularly, and I've had no problem losing and maintaining.
  • Swiftdogs
    Swiftdogs Posts: 328 Member
    Oh. My. OP, you have my sympathy. How about cutting it in half and throwing one piece in the trash, quickly? Or walk back down that line and offer the second half to a random person. That could be fun :smile:
  • raegrove
    raegrove Posts: 37 Member
    And sadly my new addiction is mocha frappe's from McDonalds...damn frappe's! Before finding your post I was actually thinking about buying a large one (670 calories!!!) on my way home, enjoying it, and then never again! a friend of mine suggested using it as a treat for when I lose a certain amount, but I truly think I just need to stay away from those completely! I will never give up sweets, but nothing about that (even a small with no whip cream or chocolate drizzle is 370 calories) is a small treat! Should I go for it?

    It's fate! I stopped at Mcdonalds on my way home to get a large mocha frappe. she tried to make it and the machine went down! It worked just minutes before! It's not meant to be! no more frappe's for me!
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    For me, I know it might be weird. Do you remember that commercial, where the person that ate a lot of donuts, was wearing a huge donut prop around them? And the lady that ate honey buns, had huge prop ones on her buns? Anytime I eat potato chips, ice cream, donuts, or anything that makes you fat I picture that commercial, and imagine for instance a bag of potato chips stuck tp the front of my shirt. Weird I know. But it helps me to avoid fatty foods. Remember, a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
    None of those foods make you fat. No food makes you fat. A caloric surplus makes you fat. I eat potato chips, ice cream, and donuts regularly, and I've had no problem losing and maintaining.
    Me too, ice cream everyday. :drinker: Enjoy your donut, OP. :flowerforyou:
  • callas444
    callas444 Posts: 261 Member
    Thank the good Lord there are only crappy doughnuts in north east Ohio. And if you know of any non-crappy doughnuts in north east Ohio, please do NOT tell me where. :laugh:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Thank the good Lord there are only crappy doughnuts in north east Ohio. And if you know of any non-crappy doughnuts in north east Ohio, please do NOT tell me where. :laugh:

    Same here. Well, except those Cider donuts from the local farm. Those are delicious. And the ones Whole Foods makes. All the chains are just horrible and not worth the calories in comparison.
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    :laugh: The subject made me laugh. Well, if you "exercise hard" and are not gaining weight, I don't see what the problem is. If you want to get over the craving, eat so much til you get tired of them. Or, cause tension between you and the staff so that you won't be tempted to go there anymore. Ask them not to serve you anymore. :laugh:
  • staceypunk
    staceypunk Posts: 924 Member
    Well since you eat these often you might as well create a food in the database or find an existing cake or donut so that you can see the carbs and fat with your totals for the day. It will make your food diary not look as good as it does by just quick adding the calories. Also, maybe track your sugars, it probably uses all your sugars for the day so I agree with you OP- it is not healthy to eat a big donut like that everyday.

    Since you are obsessing over them I think you'd be best just quitting cold turkey. If you need something sweet everday find something alse without such a high impact, like a 200 calorie fix. Or like someone said cut the donut in half and throw half out but I have a feeling that would not work with you.
  • Ignaura
    Ignaura Posts: 203 Member
    If you are dreaming about it, then you have a problem.
    And really, how people would rather have 500 calories from one single sugar/bad fats loaded donut instead of from a juicy perfectly grilled steak it's beyond me.

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