Craving Ice Cream

melisa18
melisa18 Posts: 6
edited September 26 in Health and Weight Loss
Okay so I feel bad because this weekend I had a dessert everyday because I have a sweet tooth out of nowhere. And now I feel like ice cream. If i have eaten 525 calories so far and eat a dinner about 300 calories, and then have an ice cream which is 250 calories would that be okay? Like meaning would I gain weight. And I also went to the gym, elliptical-30 mins 320 calories burned.

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  • jellybaby84
    jellybaby84 Posts: 583 Member
    I think that you can use your calories on whatever you like (within reason - obviously chocolate all day every day wouldn't be great!) as long as you don't go over them.
  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    I keep Weight Watchers chocolate ice cream on hand just for those occasions!! Actually, I like a lot of their desserts, especially the ice cream and the chocolate cake! I can have it and stay under my calorie allowance (when I'm not craving other junk!) and not feel guilty about eating it!
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    WEIGHT WATCHERS GIANT ICE CREAM BARS ======= delicious and only 110 calories or so!!
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    ok, OCCASIONALLY AND IN MODERATION (and within your calorie goal)! hey it is dairy ;-)
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    If that is all you have eaten, it sounds like you are way UNDER what your calories should be? Especially since you have worked out.
    :happy: I'm just sayin...............
  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    Also... I've had a crazy sweet tooth lately too! I have read in the past that when you drink things with artificial sweeteners (diet soda, crystal light, etc.) you are more likely to crave sweets even if you never have before.
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    Be amazed: http://www.myarcticzero.com/
  • xcountrymom2
    xcountrymom2 Posts: 29 Member
    Well, to make you feel better I just saw a little while back on tv a man who did an experiment on calorie intake and he watched his calorie count to make sure he lost weight, but he only ate junk food, fast food and candy. He lost the weight. Now I am sure that is not a great weight to do it, but don't fret this one and just get back on the band wagon. I too have a sweet tooth and its an addiction, so I really have to go cold turkey and not have anything in the house and avoid outside sources. It is hard for first week but then gets really easy. I did well up until this last weekend too! Started again today and so far so good!
  • LeelaLosing
    LeelaLosing Posts: 237 Member
    totally.....if you like to try new things, this sometimes does it for me.....freeze bananas, I especially throw in the freezer the ones that are about to get over ripe, in a zip lock bag. I use them once in a while for a smoothie, or to make "ice cream"....i put almond milk in my Vitamix with vanilla and the frozen bananas (sometimes a few strawberries) and it's really yummy!!
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    you craving??? you got the cals??? not a daily thing???? GO FOR IT!! (in moderation) you cant live forever without ice cream- if you need to-go for a quick walk to churn up a few extra cals!! Good Luck--ps I may join you!
  • n0pants3ver
    n0pants3ver Posts: 175
    Blue bunny sugar free & fat free vanilla is only 80 calories for half a cup!
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    Blue bunny sugar free & fat free vanilla is only 80 calories for half a cup!

    A FULL CUP of Artic Zero would get you the same calories...still no fat, or sugar.*




    * Okay, I'm dyslexic...it's more like 90 calories for a full cup.
  • hyde1977
    hyde1977 Posts: 476 Member
    Healthy Choice makes a 90 Calorie / 98% fat free fudge bar! they really are the best I have ever had and I never feel guilty for having one everyday!!!! I am in Canada and I can only get them at Costco!!!! But love them.......
  • wigal23
    wigal23 Posts: 363 Member
    If that is all you have eaten, it sounds like you are way UNDER what your calories should be? Especially since you have worked out.
    :happy: I'm just sayin...............

    I totally agree - you need the ice cream, plus another healthy snack or something with maybe some protein like nuts. Enjoy the ice cream, and make sure you get your cals for the day. :)
  • menchi
    menchi Posts: 297 Member
    If that is all you have eaten, it sounds like you are way UNDER what your calories should be? Especially since you have worked out.
    :happy: I'm just sayin...............

    Your projected total calories (525 + 300 + 250 - 320 = 755) is way under a net goal of at least 1200. This will not help you lose weight in the long run, unless you are really short (under 5ft) or really overweight/obese. So have your treat, and then eat a few hundred more healthy calories.
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    yeah! moderation! i have seen that where the guy ate all junk food and stayed within caloric intake. of course, we all know this ISN'T HEALTHY. because you will feel like crap, not get the daily nutrients you need, and your body will metabolize efficiently!

    i totally have a sweet tooth too so i know what you mean! like i said - weight watchers ice cream bars all the way!
  • cenafan
    cenafan Posts: 398 Member
    two words - Skinny Cow!

    love them!!! so many different options!
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    two words - Skinny Cow!

    love them!!! so many different options!

    This! So tasty, and they have quite a few 100 calorie treat options. Plus... dairy, so there's calcium!
  • lisa35120
    lisa35120 Posts: 230 Member
    two words - Skinny Cow!

    love them!!! so many different options!

    LOVE skinny cow! Yummy!
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    two words - Skinny Cow!

    love them!!! so many different options!

    YES!!!! I just found them this week at Wal-mart!!
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