Help! Addicted to ice cream.
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I am in my mid 40's am in need of some real assistance. I completely gave up drinking early last fall and am feeling the benefits. I was consuming some serious booze on a daily basis, and the positive benefits of not pouring that garbage into my body anymore is wonderful. I'm very proud of myself, but since then I have been eating Blue Bell ice cream (I'm in Houston) in excess. I'm convinced they add an addictive narcotic into each and every half gallon ;-)
I am aware that our bodies transform alcohol into sugar, so I know why I am eating ice cream each day like it's going out of style. It's a replacement. I look forward to my lunchtime and nightly mass of it and save it for my favorite DVR'd shows I watch. It's similar to drinking, as I drank alone and when I was gearing up my mind for quitting, I would feel bummed and wonder how I would possibly be able to enjoy these daily rituals without it. Well, I switched to another poison ;-)
Given the two, I'd pick ice cream over booze any day, but it's not healthy to eat it like I do and it's taking its toll on my gut.
I really want to lose weight, but I don't know how to do it without going around all day with strong cravings, etc.
If anyone can offer some real, no BS advice on this, I'd be ever so grateful!
Thanks!
David
I am in my mid 40's am in need of some real assistance. I completely gave up drinking early last fall and am feeling the benefits. I was consuming some serious booze on a daily basis, and the positive benefits of not pouring that garbage into my body anymore is wonderful. I'm very proud of myself, but since then I have been eating Blue Bell ice cream (I'm in Houston) in excess. I'm convinced they add an addictive narcotic into each and every half gallon ;-)
I am aware that our bodies transform alcohol into sugar, so I know why I am eating ice cream each day like it's going out of style. It's a replacement. I look forward to my lunchtime and nightly mass of it and save it for my favorite DVR'd shows I watch. It's similar to drinking, as I drank alone and when I was gearing up my mind for quitting, I would feel bummed and wonder how I would possibly be able to enjoy these daily rituals without it. Well, I switched to another poison ;-)
Given the two, I'd pick ice cream over booze any day, but it's not healthy to eat it like I do and it's taking its toll on my gut.
I really want to lose weight, but I don't know how to do it without going around all day with strong cravings, etc.
If anyone can offer some real, no BS advice on this, I'd be ever so grateful!
Thanks!
David
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David,
I advise you set up your weight loss goals in MFP and PRELOG all your food each morning. Weight all your food too.
It sounds like you might not know how to eat in moderation yet. ice Cream is a fine food, so perhaps you can think about having just some at lunch OR at dinner and not both times. Also consider having a serving instead of more than a serving.
That's my advice. Good luck!0 -
Things are fine in moderation and as long as you aren't eating large amounts daily you should be fine. If you need help with portion control I suggest Smart Ones desserts. They have a delicious cookie dough sundae that is 140 calories and it helps because you can just grab it, eat it, and get on with your day, no measuring or anything. (I eat one almost everyday!) I hope this helps!0
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Get a yonannas machine0
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I quit drinking 24yrs ago. Congratulations.
Work on eating less of it. Be willing to stop over eating ice cream.
Someone suggested logging in your food here on MFP, very sensible idea.
The other person mentioned portion control - I have found this works for me. Portion size in the freezer most Popsicles in Australia average around 100 cals. Everything is on the side of foods these days read them, become aware.
I use this with sensible amounts of chocolate style bars - I know what I'm eating.
You have to be willing to stop over eating ice cream, whilst it is working for you you will keep doing it, the consequences wont matter as much as the eating.
I think becoming more aware of what is actually going in will help you the most.0 -
I understand your pain! god I miss Blue Bell. 4.5 years ago I moved from Dallas up to Ohio, where Blue Bell isn't sold. I miss that brand! So good!
Ice cream is really hard for me to give up too. It's the one treat I try to make room for in my calorie budget. When an ice cream craving hits, I try to buy frozen yogurt instead, or I opt for the low cal brands like Skinny Cow or Weight Watchers ice creams. You could also try instead of half gallons to switch to something like fudge bars. I know that Blue Bell makes them and they are around 100 cals if memory serves me correctly.
Good luck!0 -
Get a yonannas machine
Yes! You can easily make your own alternative version of ice-cream using bananas, and other natural and healthy add ins.
Then you dont really have to give it up
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You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P0
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Save a Portion of you daily calories so that you can have a bowl of ice cream every evening. You must learn that a sustainable lifestyle is one where you are in control of what you eat and not the other way around. And if Ice cream is something you fancy then learn to work it into your daily eating plan.... I have done this and enjoy the foods that i like and have manage to lose a few pounds in the process... I don't consider any plan where you eliminate certain foods (medical exceptions aside) forever a realistic goal...... Best of Luck0
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Icecream is the narcotic. It acts on your brain just like a drug. They have science and stuff that has show this fairly conclusively. If you can manage to eat just a small portion, go for it. But if you're really an addict, you might just be switching substances without managing your addictive brain.
I will put another vote out there for yonanas. I make banana icecream with my mini-blender and its both nutritious and delicious. But I don't eat regular ice cream anymore because I'm really not able to stop. You're the only one who can really tell if you are unable to stop or not. If you aren't able to stop, its time for some more help - more help than a yonanas machine can provide.0 -
Blue Bell makes the little portion controlled cups (I know they come in a pack with 1 row of Dutch chocolate (OMG so gooood) and one row of vanilla).
I buy it that way and I find that it's easier to stop at just one. And hey... Less dirty dishes AND logging it is easy!
If someone can't portion control ice cream, how is switching to banana based going to make portion control any easier? You can pig out on anything... "Healthy" or not... And still gain weight.0 -
Icecream is the narcotic. It acts on your brain just like a drug. They have science and stuff that has show this fairly conclusively.
Joking, right? I hope so.If you aren't able to stop, its time for some more help - more help than a yonanas machine can provide.
This part I agree with.0 -
I just ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake. Delicious. Will do again. Clearly addicting.
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I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P0 -
I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P
I love mine, you can add other frozen fruit or stir in some peanut butter. However, it is VERY IMPORTANT TO PEEL THE BANANAS BEFORE FREEZING THEM. Sorry for the shouting there, just a warning from someone who forgot to peel before freezing0 -
I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P
Put fruit in freezer.
Take out after frozen.
Mash with fork
Save $50.
You're welcome.0 -
Icecream is the narcotic. It acts on your brain just like a drug. They have science and stuff that has show this fairly conclusively.
Joking, right? I hope so.If you aren't able to stop, its time for some more help - more help than a yonanas machine can provide.
Sadly, no. I wasn't kidding: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15987666
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/15/262741403/why-sugar-makes-us-feel-so-good0 -
In my blender (Vitamix): Frozen Fruit of choice and Non Fat Greek Yogurt: add flavoring and or sweetener of choice. Home made ice cream and creamy good.0
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A thrifty person! :bigsmile:
I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P
Put fruit in freezer.
Take out after frozen.
Mash with fork
Save $50.
You're welcome.
When I was a kid my mother used to pour juice into the popsicle tray, and they were better than the store ones.
She used to make snow ice cream by putting a bowl on outside on the rare occasions when it snowed--add vanilla, sugar, flavoring, and that was better than any brand of ice cream.
I'm now nostalgic. Thanks for the frozen fruit suggestion. 0 -
Icecream is the narcotic. It acts on your brain just like a drug. They have science and stuff that has show this fairly conclusively.
Joking, right? I hope so.If you aren't able to stop, its time for some more help - more help than a yonanas machine can provide.
Sadly, no. I wasn't kidding: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15987666
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/15/262741403/why-sugar-makes-us-feel-so-good
Lol
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That's a great idea too.In my blender (Vitamix): Frozen Fruit of choice and Non Fat Greek Yogurt: add flavoring and or sweetener of choice. Home made ice cream and creamy good.0 -
I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P
Put fruit in freezer.
Take out after frozen.
Mash with fork
Save $50.
You're welcome.
I'm curious. Does running around this board posting sarcastic and condescending stuff make the rest of your life bearable? You seem to be putting so much time and energy into belittling other people. I can't imagine how terrible I would have to feel about myself in order to put that much energy into making other people feel bad.0 -
Arctic Zero. Fat free, 37 cals per 1/2 cup. The entire pint is < 150 calories.
http://www.arcticzero.com/
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Arctic Zero. Fat free, 37 cals per 1/2 cup. The entire pint is < 150 calories.
http://www.arcticzero.com/
Tastes like freezer burnt cardboard...or water if you get a good one.0 -
Uh huh. Did you by any chance, read the study? And also, do you by any chance, know how human biology works? That study basically boils down to "food releases dopamine." Well no *kitten*, that's actually very basic human biology. If you'd actually read the study, and not the blog post written about the study, you'd know that the study doesn't say anything about sugar acting like a drug in your brain. What it DOES say, is that dopamine is released when you eat, which is true, and is NORMAL. It happens with all foods, not just sugar. It also mentions how illegal drugs co-opt the dopamine system and cause dopamine releases.Icecream is the narcotic. It acts on your brain just like a drug. They have science and stuff that has show this fairly conclusively.
Joking, right? I hope so.If you aren't able to stop, its time for some more help - more help than a yonanas machine can provide.
Sadly, no. I wasn't kidding: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15987666
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/15/262741403/why-sugar-makes-us-feel-so-good
In other words, food (in this case sugar) is not "as addictive as drugs." Drugs mimic food in order to become addictive.0 -
I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P
Put fruit in freezer.
Take out after frozen.
Mash with fork
Save $50.
You're welcome.
I'm curious. Does running around this board posting sarcastic and condescending stuff make the rest of your life bearable? You seem to be putting so much time and energy into belittling other people. I can't imagine how terrible I would have to feel about myself in order to put that much energy into making other people feel bad.
If that made you feel bad I don't expect you get out much. Good luck with hyper-sensitivity.0 -
I don't keep ice cream at home, but I buy a cone as a a reward for exercising once in a while. If I keep it at home, I eat it until it is gone. Good luck finding what works for you.0
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I feel your pain... I am an ice cream addict too! Look at dreyers slow churned ice cream with 1/2 fat or the caramel praline frozen yogurt tastes good with better macros. Also substitute some ice cream with fruit like grapes, bananas, and apples. I never intend to quit eating ice cream, i just make room for it in my macros. Good luck!0
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I definitely have this issue! Here are a few tips I've slowly worked through:
- buy proportioned things. Like the fudgsicles, Popsicles, etc. My preferences are the skinny cow ice cream sandwiches, and right now my major addiction is dole dippers. It's banana slices covered in dark chocolate and frozen. super tasty, actually somewhat filling, and psychologically they seem just like ice cream treats.
- Don't eat for the two hours before bed. I told myself I could have a treat but not right before I go to sleep. Just changing that caused a lot of my snacking issues to go away.
- to avoid snacking before bed I would either: chew a piece of gum, drink a tall glass of water, brush my teeth. By the time I did these three things I usually kicked the urge. If not, I would do something highly involved to distract myself or just go to bed early.
- don't keep a lot of it in the house. I have only one box of my dole dippers, and I only buy them once a week. That helps reinforce my will power.
- take every moment you prevail over your urge to snack as a victory. I actually kept a tally for a few weeks so I could see all the moments each day I would triumph over that urge. It was encouraging to see all my successes...how many times I turned down a snack in my mind. Even if I caved once, if I resisted a hundred times...that's pretty darn good!
Best of luck!0 -
I just looked this up. That is so cool, and I saw one for $49.99.You totally need a YONANAS! You can check all kinds of websites for great flavour ideas......because fruit is nature's candy :P
Put fruit in freezer.
Take out after frozen.
Mash with fork
Save $50.
You're welcome.
I'm curious. Does running around this board posting sarcastic and condescending stuff make the rest of your life bearable? You seem to be putting so much time and energy into belittling other people. I can't imagine how terrible I would have to feel about myself in order to put that much energy into making other people feel bad.
Makes totally reasonable suggestion so a person doesn't spend 50 bucks on what can be done at home with a fork (or a 20$ blender...).
Must feel terrible about himself.
Seems legit?
Nah, I can't even get all smarmy and 'seems legit' with this one. This is literally the hugest leap in logic I've seen in a while, which is saying something around these parts. Literally. No exaggeration.0 -
It's naturally occurring in dairy. Dairy most definitely has an addictive effect, and the food companies know it. It's not an accident that dairy products are stuffed into most processed foods, they want you coming back.I have been eating Blue Bell ice cream (I'm in Houston) in excess. I'm convinced they add an addictive narcotic into each and every half gallon ;-)
I had a major ice cream problem a few years back. I think the best way to remove something that has an addictive effect on you is to remove it suddenly and completely from your life. I had to do this with ice cream.
I have not had ice cream in over a year and i don't miss it.
When i want a creamy cold concoction in a bowl, i peel ripe bananas, freeze them, and use them with some vanilla almond milk, walnuts and a little vanilla extract. It really tastes fantastic and helps fill your ice cream craving.0
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