Ratting Myself Out!

MandaLen13
MandaLen13 Posts: 151 Member
edited October 1 in Health and Weight Loss
I just noticed tonight that I'm doing something that may be detrimental to my diet. While preparing a PB&J for the hubby I licked the knife before putting it in the sink (without even thinking about it)...then as I was putting out some chips to go with this sandwich, I snagged one out of the bag and popped it in my mouth...I also stole a sip of his pepsi while sitting next to him on the couch. I know that I probably do this all the time without even thinking about it but tonight for some reason I noticed it and got to thinking about how bad this might actually be.....how many extra calories could I be adding to my day by indulging in this bad little habit?

The more I think about it the more I realize...I do this ALOT!

Replies

  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
    I noticed I did that too a while back. It's amazing how the little slips here and there add up! Now we know!!

    Manda
  • editara13
    editara13 Posts: 384 Member
    Most of us do that and that's why we slow our progress of shredding those extra, because to count all those little bit of calories, at the end of the day they add up :-)

    3574379.png
    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Log every bite and don't feel guilty about it. Just log it to the best you can.
  • stpkellogg
    stpkellogg Posts: 9
    Well you are still loosing weight, a little taste shouldn't matter. If it bothers you that much add it to your diary.
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    Great job in recognizing this! My biggest problem is mindless eating. If you can control that, you have won half the battle!!
  • limismith
    limismith Posts: 156 Member
    I heard someone once say they would each bite/lick/nibble as an automatic 50 calories if they didn't know what it was on its own. Thats probably too high, but its an interesting idea.... I do that all the time, just a sip of juice straight from the container, or not measuring the exact amount of butter or PB I'm using....

    Mini sabatours!!!!
  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    aha! I just realized I pop stuff in my mouth thinking 'it's not that much' but you are so right, 'not that much' adds up.
  • OnMyWay2STay
    OnMyWay2STay Posts: 144 Member
    Having a toddler makes it even harder. If he doesn't eat his chicken nuggets, I finish them. If he doesn't want his cheese stick, guess who eats it? But I try to log it all. So if my diary says "1/2 a string cheese" now you know why!
  • MandaLen13
    MandaLen13 Posts: 151 Member
    Great job in recognizing this! My biggest problem is mindless eating. If you can control that, you have won half the battle!!

    I too have a problem with mindless eating. I have always had a problem with eating when I'm bored. Staying active and not allowing myself to get bored has really helped that problem.
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    I always log the bits 'n' pieces, as if you don't it shows on the scale
  • JS70
    JS70 Posts: 95 Member
    I have a daycare and when I started on this site a few weeks ago, I realized just how fast a handful of goldfish crackers or animal crackers adds up. I thinks I finally broke the habit of a handful for me but I still have to think about it, especially cooking.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories