Oops! Getting past an eating mistake

bluedaisy34
bluedaisy34 Posts: 4
in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone! So I just started on working towards becoming healthy in 2014 - eating better and exercising more. I had been doing quite well and I have been happy with my (slow) progress so far.

But just a bit ago, I was baking and couldn't resist sampling each thing I was making. Long story short, I ended up eating whoopie pies and cream cheese and other goodies. While delicious, these are definitely not part of my new healthy eating plan!

I understand we all have moments of weakness, so I moved out of the kitchen and am sipping some coffee in the other room so I don't keep eating. But I'm sure there is a better way?

Does anyone have any tips on how to stop when you catch yourself eating all sorts of things you shouldn't?

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  • cherilannhall
    cherilannhall Posts: 22 Member
    I chew mint flavored gum ALL THE TIME. i find that it helps me to not stick food in my mouth when i am cooking. Also its kinda like brushing your teeth that minty taste doesn't mix well with other flavors. For me its what works.
  • kherrons
    kherrons Posts: 99 Member
    I wish I knew an easy remedy because that would help me drastically. I just had to be honest with myself and realize every time I baked I wouldn't have the control to not eat it. I just got to the point I bake when I am having a "cheat day" or when it have the allotted cals left for the day. I usually try to make healthier options as well, like banana bread with applesauce rather than butter, etc. Good luck!
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Nothing to do but move on. I'm in maintenance now, but when I first started and I wanted to stay with my plan and not stray, I worked very hard not to put myself into situations where I would have to exercise self control. I wasn't eating out much and there was no food in my house that wasn't on my food plan.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Log it and move on. Otherwise, if possible, plan for it and work it into your calorie goal.
  • michiganderrdh
    michiganderrdh Posts: 151 Member
    Ditto the others. MOVE ON and learn from your mistakes :). All in moderation, but I also find that if I bake it or buy it, it is eaten.

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