a treat, worth it?

maillekelly
maillekelly Posts: 132 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been on my new healthy diet for over a month now, and have never cheated, been doing really well, not had anything unhealthy, and today I decided to treat myself to a snickers bar whilst watching a movie at night. I call it a 'treat' but it wasn't an indulge because even after I had eaten it, I had kept to my 1200 calories for the day, so it wasn't like i over eaten or anythign, but i felt AWFUL, and whats worse it got me on a little binge, as soon as I ate it I went into the kitchen and had a handful of cereal, 2 crackers and then another handful of cereal. I know it doesnt sound like much but for me it was strange, I haven't had that feeling in so long, then I ended up going back and making myself a hot chocolate!!!! I don't even drink hot chocolate!

So my question is, is giving yourself treats really worth it? I didn't miss treats, I just kept reading that you should give yourself them, but it seemed like giving myself that snickers made me want more? I thought it would have the opposite effect and just satisfy it. Now I've gone a little bit over my calorie intake for today!! :( Take a look at my diary!

Grrr, do any of you give yourself chocolate bars for treats etc? how do you stop yourself from feeling bad?

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  • makeachange22
    makeachange22 Posts: 151 Member
    some people need to reward themselves and can handle not going back for more like me. others if they even get close enough to lick something they will go after and lick more and more, you just need to learn which person you are and do whats best for you if you cant handle it then DONT do it . simple as that
  • borichfan
    borichfan Posts: 208 Member
    I do better if i stay away from sweets & treats. If i eat a treat, it makes me crave for more.
  • macdaddyyall
    macdaddyyall Posts: 14 Member
    I rewarded myself today for a good week with letting myself eat (over the course of a day) 3 chocolate chip cookies my dad made. I totally regret it, though, and I think I'm going to stop with food rewards. It's a bad system, and I need to stop thinking about food as a reward for being healthy, if that makes any sense!
  • robertf57
    robertf57 Posts: 560 Member
    I rewarded myself today for a good week with letting myself eat (over the course of a day) 3 chocolate chip cookies my dad made. I totally regret it, though, and I think I'm going to stop with food rewards. It's a bad system, and I need to stop thinking about food as a reward for being healthy, if that makes any sense!

    like it!
  • Sweetcheeks278
    Sweetcheeks278 Posts: 356 Member
    I do better if i stay away from sweets & treats. If i eat a treat, it makes me crave for more.

    Ditto. Once I eat 1 it starts a cycle of cravings.
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