To treat myself or not to treat myself?

morgieohl · October 2011

Hey Everyone!

I'm just 2wks into my new healthy lifestyle. Every now & then have the urge to treat myself.. but haven't as yet. I'm too stubborn to break the rules I've been following the past 2 weeks. What do people think? More likely to succeed with treats? or no?

cmiles23 · October 2011

I think it is a good thing to factor in a treat so you dont go crazy and binge one day, just plan ahead and factor it in so you wont go over your daily allowance

amymaria91 · October 2011

Treat yourself. I do now and then and most of the time can fit it into my calorie allowance anyway so it's not as bad as thought

UpEarly · October 2011

I've treated myself every single day I've been on MFP (since April 10th). It hasn't slowed my success at all. I've just watched portion sizes and total calories, but there is not a single 'treat' food I've given up.

sjtreely · October 2011

What kind of treats? Food treats?? If so, I'd go with yes - in moderation. If a more personal treat - manicure, for example - I'd go with yes - when a mini goal is met - SV or NSV.

So, I guess from me the answer is yes. Life is fun. Make it that way.

tjm615 · October 2011

i treat myself daily. I just make sure i have the extra fat, cals, and carbs to do it.

JillM135 · October 2011

I agree with cmiles! If you completely stay away from treats that you enjoy, you will binge one day, and maybe even give up on the lifestyle change completely. Factor it in, and make sure you still get your nutritious food in.

bookyeti · October 2011

I'm just 2wks into my new healthy lifestyle.

I think the key word here is "Lifestyle". Are you going to go your whole life without enjoying treats? Only you can answer that. All I know is, I would never want to. And you don't have to, to lose weight and be healthy. Enjoy them as much as you like... just work them into your daily caloric allowance. If you want a little extra leeway with calories for a particular treat, simply include more exercise. Problem solved.

UpEarly · October 2011

Is anyone else a 'Parks & Recreation' fan? This post made me think of 'Treat Yo'Self'. haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBBAyWLX6dE&feature=related

carolina_r · October 2011

I treat myself daily

Chocolate is my favourite, so I let myself have some each day - I just work it into my calorie allowance. I would like to reduce the amount I have, but I am doing this slowly. At first, the chocolate was a reward for a good day. Now that I'm a month and a half in, I am at the point where I am ready to start reducing my sugar intake (and I feel as if it will be a more sustainable change). If I feel deprived too quickly, I know I will just binge...

Hope this helps!

chatterbox3110 · October 2011

There's an old saying - 'a little bit of what you fancy does you good'.......... as long as it's a little bit and not a huge amount, why not?!

I have one day a week when once I've weighed in for that week, I relax a bit and have a little treat, whether I lost, gained or maintained - I don't go overboard, but I do look forward to that little pleasure.

Others may not agree, and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I'm still losing weight steadily without getting depressed because I've deprived myself totally of everything that I love.

Good luck on your journey, whatever you decide to do!