How do you resist junk food?

Slowly but surely eat smaller portions of chocolate. Endulge once in a while. It takes time to learn moderation. Good luck.

I know my addiction to carbs and sweets so I am choosing to not have them in the house, but I have the ingredients to make something if I want, so that is my scape goat, how bad do I want it...bad enough I have to make it? It is what works for me.

If you lack self control, remove it from under your nose...don't keep it in the house.

Personally, I enjoy "junk" food in moderation...but I can have a couple pieces of dark chocolate and call it a day no problem.

I would also suggest not trying to do a complete 180* overnight...actually changing your lifestyle and changing habits, etc takes a lot of time..I've been at this for two years and I'm still most definitely working on certain things. Baby steps...just be a little better today than you were yesterday...sleep well tonight in the knowledge that you'll be even more awesome tomorrow.

As time goes on, you look back and that's when you can actually see how far you've come...but too many people try to turn that aircraft carrier of bad habits around on a dime and it just doesn't work that way.

Just say no. I know i know some are going to say its not that simple and that doesnt work for everyone, but thats how I did it. Was the same as you when I first started- would resist and resist then life would happen and I would eat badly-- but the more you say no- the easier it gets! Also these two things have helped me-- realize that you can have some junk food if you want it- it just has to fit into you daily calorie goal- maybe try like I did and only have a half or quarter of a serving so that you get the taste without eating the 4 bars of chocolate, get out the small serving and say yes- I can have this but I am only having this much and either throw the rest out or put it away- if you cant put it away without thinking about it - throw it in the trash! Also-- try to find things you like as much as the junk food that are healthy- like for me it was chocolate- so I started upping the cacao percentage in the chocolate I would buy until I got used to the 75% cacao dark dark chocolate that is somewhat healthier or atleast healthier than the milk or white varieties!

Just some stuff that has helped me-- you have to find what works for you though cause everyone is different!

I only eat whole unprocessed foods. But even so, I would still occasionally want a treat. So I learned to make some that weren't quite so bad. The only problem? I have a hard time saying no, just like you. And even healthier treats are still treats and should be eaten in moderation. However, when I reduced my overall carb intake, it was like a switch! I totally don't even crave sweets. And I have no desire to snack between meals. If I do, I eat a cheese stick and a dill pickle and I am good again. I don't know how you eat, but if you can try just cutting out all processed foods (no more Subway!) that's a start. If you are already there, try reducing carbs. Also, if you have to eat at Subway, they will make your sandwich into a salad, so losing the bread is already a win!

I have to have me some junk food. I eat a small bag of chips and I am fine. I love choc cake so I just buy a slice or two at the grocery store. If I had a whole cake I would keep going back for more, too much temptation. I agree with others don't have it in the house or at least don't have much of it there.

I just make sure that i don't buy any junk food and that I always have healthy food in the house that I can snack on without doing too much damage. If my OH brings home junk or if I want some junk when I'm out I make sure that it fits with my goals. I work off weekly rather than daily goals (it's working so far for me) and I just make sure that my weekly total is under the total that I would need to eat to maintain. I've lost weight every week so far doing this.

Technically, you could incorporate a snickers with every meal if you have the calorie budget for it. I usually make room and budget within my calorie range for cookies, ice cream, chips or beer. I don't do this daily or even weekly but if the mood strikes I go for it.

I choose to eat with purpose! I eat to nourish mu body, grow my muscle, and sometimes for the pure enjoyment of what I am eating. I savor every bite, I don't inhale! I make things I love last as long as I can. A small bite is good as a big one. I don't rush to swallow, my stomach can't taste it! If it is something I am eating for pure enjoyment I have a set amount I will eat and stick to it!

It comes down to choosing to have power over food, not giving food power over you!

Unless I know in advance that this is going to be a special flexible meal or day (in advance meaning I don't binge and then say "woops, guess this is a cheat meal!") I pre-log everything I eat. If it fits into my calorie requirement for the day, I'll eat it. But if it doesn't, and I am not willing to do a bunch of exercise to make the calories work, I don't.

Pre plan your food. Really work on that. If you think there is a chance you might be called in, think about having something ready to bring with you. Check in about the dinner plan so you can pre-log or pre-budget your cals.

How do you guys resist junk food when it's right under your nose?

I don't. I eat them in moderation and fit them into my day. I would go crazy if I couldn't have SOME treats.

this is hard. avoiding junk food, fast food, binging on your favorite stuff, overdoing it with alcohol, staying within calories... it's all really really hard. it's going to take a lot of will power, a lot of avoidance, and determination.

yes, you could not buy it regularly. but you'll have moments of weakness. it happens. there are tons of tricks you can play on yourself. lately, if i want a snack, i try and reach for a healthy option first. chips and dip during the game? let's do some carrot sticks, hummus, and pita instead.

i have chocolate covered almonds in the house. better than just peanut M&M's (i think lol) and i literally count out a serving or two into a bowl and put the container away and walk to the living room and eat my snack.

today i'm over my calories by 300. i'm having an "in for a penny in for a pound" moment, and really tempted to just demolish this bag of chocolate covered pretzels. but i won't... maybe.

I find that I have a much better time resisting the things I am not supposed to have if I get my +/-80 ounces of water in a day.

Additionally, today is just one day. You haven't failed at anything if you get right back at it tomorrow.

Don't beat yourself up over it. It's already in the past. You can do nothing to change what has already happened but you CAN make better choices starting......NOW. Sugar is an addiction. I know this because I am a (recovering) sugar addict.

I've done the same as some of the other folks have posted here: (01.) I don't keep certain foods in my house (obviously you can't help what your father brings into the house), (02.) I made the switch to 70% dark chocolate (vegan) and only "allow" myself 1/2 a "serving" once a day which is still 125 calories and 9.5 grams of fat! And more often than not I still want more after those two squares, This is where self discipline comes in and reminding myself of the damage it will do to me both mentally (I am guilt ridden and tell myself all sorts of unkind things) and physically I know it will cause me to gain weight if not kept in check so all of the other hard work I'm doing is for what then?? All wiped out because I CHOSE to pig out on some not so healthy indulgence. Are those few moments of pleasure REALLY worth the aftermath? (.03) Make your chocolate "healthier" by choosing a better quality of chocolate (which is usually more expensive so this also helps me to eat it in moderation). There are tons of recipes online that you can whip up so you can have your chocolate and not feel so guilty about it..... Like cooking up some healthy chocolate chip muffins like one member mentioned. Or sprinkle those tiny chocolate chips in with some healthy nuts, seeds and raisins. This will stretch the chocolate alot farther.

So you made a poor choice. Everyone does. Tomorrow is a new day! Stay strong and stay the course!!

All the best to you......................