Do you allow yourself a treat everyday or less than that?

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mertzk14
mertzk14 Posts: 5
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I eat relatively healthy, but I always seem to crave sugar, so I will allow myself to eat something sugary and not so healthy when I get home (although the treat varies). Is there anyway to control this craving for sugary sweets like chocolate and cake? I go on mini-binges and feel awful afterwards, even though I can fit it into my calories (although I cut it close).
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  • ramsx1991
    ramsx1991 Posts: 142 Member
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    I just love chocolate and tried cutting it out, it backfired and I binged. Now, I put chocolate in something basically daily. I always fit it into my macros, so it's not a big deal. I will put some chocolate chips in my oatmeal, drink some chocolate almond milk...etc, or just eat a piece of chocolate! I don't binge anymore because of this. Works for me!

    If you can control yourself and only have a small quantity then I don't see a problem in doing it daily :)
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
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    I echo above. Tried to cut it out and it backfired. I always keep a treat around. Hot chocolate, some cookies, right now there's a Boston Cream Pie on the counter. I do have about 1/4 of what I would like, but I eat it slowly and enjoy every bite. I make sure it fits into my calorie goal too. I also discovered the blog Chocolate Covered Katie a while ago and that's been great. I use so many of her recipes to make healthy treats. The Nutella rice krispie treats are my favorite.
  • Pandora_King
    Pandora_King Posts: 153
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    I don't "allow" myself a treat. I'm not a dog. LOL. If I want something I eat it. If it's too much, I exercise.
  • EMTFreakGirl
    EMTFreakGirl Posts: 597 Member
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    My daily treat is not even so much of a cheat! I found the Dole Dark Chocolate Strawberry Dippers in the frozen food section. Each little package is only 60 cals, 6 carbs and 4 g fat. So yum! (and totally diet friendly!) :bigsmile: My nightly snack!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    Depends. A lot of time my treats are some Greek yogurt, protein bar, or some Graze box snacks. But typically yeah I have 300ish calories of whatever I want every day.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    I have a Skinny Cow ice cream bar just about every day. I also choose protein bars that are on the on the sweeter side and my Greek yogurt and coffee in the mornings tend to be sweeter flavors. As long as it fits in your goals and you don't have any medical conditions that would restrict you, I don't see a problem with a daily treat.
  • gk03ub
    gk03ub Posts: 99 Member
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    I'll allow myself something small everyday. Like others have said, I too have tried to eliminate completely and it just turned into bingeing constantly.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
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    For all you moderation preachers..............having a treat everyday is not moderation.
  • JessyLovesJCS
    JessyLovesJCS Posts: 169 Member
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    Not every day, but several times a week. Tonight, the kids are making Christmas sugar cookies...frosted with sprinkles. I already put one in my foods. :)
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    For all you moderation preachers..............having a treat everyday is not moderation.

    If you are eating within your calorie goals, yes it is.
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
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    I eat sweets (cookies, ice cream, candy, ect) as long as it fits my macros. I am on a calric surplus plan ATM so it always fits in... HA!!!
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
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    For all you moderation preachers..............having a treat everyday is not moderation.

    If you are eating within your calorie goals, yes it is.

    *Applauds*
  • kiwigal41
    kiwigal41 Posts: 1,059
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    way less
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,030 Member
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    I allow a treat when I want one but not daily, if I know I want something I will plan for it to fit into my food diary or workout extra to have it.
  • KnM0107
    KnM0107 Posts: 355 Member
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    For all you moderation preachers..............having a treat everyday is not moderation.


    I can see you don't know what moderation means...

    Op: I eat what I want as long as it fits my calorie and other nutritional goals. IIFYM!
  • revolutionchick
    revolutionchick Posts: 21 Member
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    I realized the more I ate sugar the more I craved it. So now it's a once a week treat.
  • kill3rtofu
    kill3rtofu Posts: 169 Member
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    as long as you can fit it into your daily diet
  • susanwair
    susanwair Posts: 78 Member
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    FO SHO....every day a little something sweet:smile:

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