Great alternative for Ice cream lovers!

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  • JohnMatrix
    JohnMatrix Posts: 59
    send all your ice cream to me then....I'll PM you my address OP

    I second this!! Ice cream/frozen yogurt, whatever, it's kryptonite to me. I work my can off every week so I can have that one meal of ice cream on a Saturday night. Up until a month and a half ago, I did it every weekend without fail for 2 years. Unfort not being the outside kind of guy when it's 20 freaking degrees out has forced me to cut it out the last month to be sure I'm staying on track due to lighter activity level. As Homer Simpson would say, "Ice cream, how I miss you so......."
  • fairefaerie
    fairefaerie Posts: 22 Member
    IMO, the best ice cream "alternative" is a small serving of homemade ice cream. That way you control what goes into it and know how much you're having.
  • taliahrae015
    taliahrae015 Posts: 1
    Gosh... THANK YOU! I was thinking the same thing myself. Constructive feedback is awesome, but if people do it in the wrong way they just sound like a-hole know-it-alls. Like we need more of those around...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Oh, I read it differently. I thought the point was that ice cream was too high in calories to fit the OP's plan so she was sharing a lower calorie alternative she liked.

    she made the claim that cool whip and graham crackers are healthier than ice cream, which was what some took an exception to. Additionally, I do not really see the need to replace a servicing of ice cream which is about 210 calories with her 130 calorie option ...is the 80 saved calories really worth it? I guess...

    and then of course there was the "zucchini ice cream" *gags* substitute suggestion...

    Yes, I am aware. But if she is overweight and one caused her to gain weight or remain overweight, and one helped her lose weight, then she is not necessarily incorrect.

    While I have no way of knowing the calories in her ice cream, since they can vary greatly, what is "worth it" is always personal. It seemed obvious to me that the OP did not always think ice cream worth it by the fact that she was excited about her alternative.

    so ice cream was the cause of OP's weight gain?????????????

    I would go with constantly eating in a calorie surplus of ALL foods caused OP's weight gain ...
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    Gosh... THANK YOU! I was thinking the same thing myself. Constructive feedback is awesome, but if people do it in the wrong way they just sound like a-hole know-it-alls. Like we need more of those around...

    Strong first post

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  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Gosh... THANK YOU! I was thinking the same thing myself. Constructive feedback is awesome, but if people do it in the wrong way they just sound like a-hole know-it-alls. Like we need more of those around...

    *glances around suspiciously for the a-hole know-it-alls*
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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Oh, I read it differently. I thought the point was that ice cream was too high in calories to fit the OP's plan so she was sharing a lower calorie alternative she liked.

    she made the claim that cool whip and graham crackers are healthier than ice cream, which was what some took an exception to. Additionally, I do not really see the need to replace a servicing of ice cream which is about 210 calories with her 130 calorie option ...is the 80 saved calories really worth it? I guess...

    and then of course there was the "zucchini ice cream" *gags* substitute suggestion...

    Yes, I am aware. But if she is overweight and one caused her to gain weight or remain overweight, and one helped her lose weight, then she is not necessarily incorrect.

    While I have no way of knowing the calories in her ice cream, since they can vary greatly, what is "worth it" is always personal. It seemed obvious to me that the OP did not always think ice cream worth it by the fact that she was excited about her alternative.

    so ice cream was the cause of OP's weight gain?????????????

    I would go with constantly eating in a calorie surplus of ALL foods caused OP's weight gain ...

    I didn't suggest anything in particular was the cause of her weight gain, because I have no idea what she ate while gaining weight.
  • train_01
    train_01 Posts: 135 Member
    I didn't suggest anything in particular was the cause of her weight gain, because I have no idea what she ate while gaining weight.
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    It was mostly too much ice cream.
  • juniperfox
    juniperfox Posts: 127 Member
    I applaud you for trying something different to break your pattern. Pretty sure Cool Whip is all chemicals though so it may not be any healthier even if it is lower in calories.

    Ice cream is *all* chemicals too. So is water. So is your body. Everything is made of of chemicals; they are the building blocks of our world.

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  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    I didn't suggest anything in particular was the cause of her weight gain, because I have no idea what she ate while gaining weight.

    It was mostly too much ice cream.
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    so you will replace the ice cream with cool whip and graham crackers? Why not just less ice cream.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I didn't suggest anything in particular was the cause of her weight gain, because I have no idea what she ate while gaining weight.
    It was mostly too much ice cream.


    so you will replace the ice cream with cool whip and graham crackers? Why not just less ice cream.

    get out of here you- this is the internet- we don't have room for your logic here!!!
  • cdfitness200
    cdfitness200 Posts: 26 Member
    I didn't suggest anything in particular was the cause of her weight gain, because I have no idea what she ate while gaining weight.
    It was mostly too much ice cream.

    LOL
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    I didn't suggest anything in particular was the cause of her weight gain, because I have no idea what she ate while gaining weight.
    It was mostly too much ice cream.


    so you will replace the ice cream with cool whip and graham crackers? Why not just less ice cream.

    get out of here you- this is the internet- we don't have room for your logic here!!!

    :bigsmile:
  • patols1
    patols1 Posts: 108 Member
    op I just have a question about how you got 2 sandwiches to equal 130 calories when the regular graham crackers are 130 calories alone. and when I add in 4 tbs cool whip free it comes to 160 calories for the 2 sandwiches. (I assume you would need about 2 tablespoons per sandwich) . not that the extra 30 calories really matter I was just curious. I am definitely going to make these today they sound delicious. I had ice cream yesterday for dessert and this sounds like another delicious option. and to all of those people saying they can get a real ice cream sandwich for 150 calories that may be true but with only 10 more calories I can have 2 sandwiches. :) Also if I don't eat them the same day do they taste good after staying in the freezer a couple days and do you cover them in plastic wrap or put them in a Tupperware bowl?
  • Funkgroover
    Funkgroover Posts: 4
    There's no need for an alternative to ice-cream, all you need to do is choose your ice-cream carefully.

    Firstly, go for a cone or individual pot. This will help you count the calories more accurately and you won't be tempted to put just a little more in the bowl.

    Of the full flavour cones I've tried, the best is the Cadbury's Buttons cone - a full size come with 165 cals.

    I also like the Skinny Cow ice cream lollies that keep low cals by nor having a chocolate coating. They are 95 cals a stick.

    My favourite cone however is the KitKat one, with a short finger shoved in for good measure. They used to be 246 cals but the new packs (I guess they are a little smaller) are 201 cals. Also, if you leave them in my freezer for a few days, my kids will surreptitiously open them and steal the KitKat!
  • DarkArwen
    DarkArwen Posts: 4 Member
    Try some non fat vanilla greek yogurt. Add a modest serving of chocolate chips (I use one teaspoon) and maybe some almonds, or other nut of choice. You wind up with a "dessert" that has pretty decent macros.

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