I ate a candy bar and I liked it.

mariapuhl
mariapuhl Posts: 529 Member
edited October 23 in Motivation and Support
Yes, I admit it.

I went to the store, to get stuff to make ceviche. And there it was. Calling my name. The Herseys Cookies and Cream bar.

I didn't buy it.

Then I got in my car and realized I forgot the main ingredient in the SHRIMP ceviche... the shrimp.

This time, I got the candy bar. I haven't eaten one in about a year and half.

And so I ate it.

It was good.


Moral of the story:
Am I dead? No.
Do I feel guilty? No.
Did that ruin my day? No.
Did I log it? Yes.
Did I think about all the processed junk in it and worry about it? No.
Is that going to make me fail the rest of the day/week/year? No.
Did it keep me sane? Yes.
Did I actually end up eating all of it? Nope, it was to rich.
Did I enjoy it? HECK YES.

So, that one candy bar, isn't going to kill you. I appreciated the candy bar now and didn't just scarf it down. I enjoyed the candy bar and didn't feel guilty about it.
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  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    :drinker: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

    Thank you for being honest, human, and not making excuses.
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    Awesome =] I love sweets haha
  • runnercheryl
    runnercheryl Posts: 1,314 Member
    Good stuff. I had a Galaxy Orange bar the other day (Dove in the US, I think). It was delicious.

    I always like to find the time and space to try out any new chocolate bars I think I'll like. They don't come around often, but there's nothing worse than a new chocolate bar being brought out, and me having to see it every time I go shopping just wondering what it might taste like - always good to get these things out of the way.
  • LizCabrera
    LizCabrera Posts: 6 Member
    love it!! :laugh:
  • Mr_Motivator42
    Mr_Motivator42 Posts: 42 Member
    Now I want one!!:)
  • JediMaster_intraining
    JediMaster_intraining Posts: 903 Member
    That's my favorite candy! :)

    Besides Butterfingers and Reeses.
  • SAC0O3
    SAC0O3 Posts: 95
    The very last statement you said got to me (in a good way) about how you enjoyed it. I have found that, since I eat chocolate so regularly, I scarf it down and don't even take the time to savor it. I am hoping once I stop the horrible habbit of eating unhealthy sweets I will soon be able to enjoy the moments when I get to.
  • healthyJenn0915
    healthyJenn0915 Posts: 185 Member
    I don't see any harm in eating a candy bar once in a while! Me personally I haven't really changed anything about the foods I eat, I just eat smaller portions and only splurge occasionally! I was already eating pretty healthy when I joined MFP, but actually logging the calories is what has worked for me. So go for it girl! Eat that candy bar and enjoy!
  • KatiD83
    KatiD83 Posts: 152 Member
    I did that the other day too, and I loved every bite!! Plus I think it helped kick me off my plateau.
  • SarahMorganP
    SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
    Um I eat some kind of junk (fast food, candy, cookies, ice cream) every single day. And I have lost over 50lbs doing so. I know myself and know for a fact (have tried and failed so many other times) that if I don't allow myself something bad every day I will not continue. Period. So, good for you!
  • Netzie
    Netzie Posts: 107 Member
    :flowerforyou: NIce, we all do it. No reason to hide or be ashamed of it. :embarassed:

    I had a twinkie the other day and I liked it. :bigsmile:
  • JennL418
    JennL418 Posts: 40
    I love this!! I am usually the person that devours candy. But recently I have found that I tend to savor it more and eat it piece by piece over the course of days or even weeks. I have fallen in love with a particular candy bar from Trader Joes. It's the dark chocolate caramel and sea salt. If you end up getting one of these a word to the wise... keep it in the freezer, you tend to forget it is there and it lasts longer. :happy:

    I'm glad you enjoyed your candy bar!!
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    Steph, I 2nd that. Treats aren't treats when ya have them all the time. And what a drag-- not to be able to soak up all that deliciousness. My husband and I use to have lattes every day. When we switched to a special Friday morning latte date only, I swear it tasted so much better!!
  • Netzie
    Netzie Posts: 107 Member
    Now I want one!!:)

    Yup!!!! :devil:
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    YES! Say it again, because I don't think they heard you.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    :flowerforyou:
  • beccyleigh
    beccyleigh Posts: 846 Member
    I eat chocolate every day. I consider it the same as oxygen. I deny nothing, just stay within goals & in moderation.
  • SparksFly460
    SparksFly460 Posts: 258
    Good for you! :flowerforyou: love it. Nothing like enjoying a treat
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Amen, Sista. And today I had a McDonald's apple pie and scarfed it down and I don't feel guilty either. It's been months since I last had one. And, yeah, I logged that sucka, too... right next to the small fry and McDouble.
  • tessiemay04
    tessiemay04 Posts: 13
    mmm cookies and cream, one of the few US chocolate bars that actually tastes nice! :)

    You definitely shouldn't feel guilty xx
  • Smilejoelle1
    Smilejoelle1 Posts: 41 Member
    HECK Yes!!

    You go girl , it's okay to have a candy bar!
  • mariapuhl
    mariapuhl Posts: 529 Member
    Amen, Sista. And today I had a McDonald's apple pie and scarfed it down and I don't feel guilty either. It's been months since I last had one. And, yeah, I logged that sucka, too... right next to the small fry and McDouble.

    The McDonalds Apple Pies are delicioussssss.
  • ashkas2
    ashkas2 Posts: 32
    lol. my grandmother sent my son and I a piece of red velvet cake (and by piece, i mean slab) the other night. he decided he didn't like it "cause cake's not supposedta be red, mommy!" (he's 3, what can you say?) Well, red velvet the way my grandmother makes it is like my kryptonite. I.love.it. I thought about it all day long, just sitting in my fridge. On the drive home from work, I was back and forth trying to justify eating it. When i got home, I sat down my keys, went to the fridge, picked up that pie plate full of red, velvety goodness and dropped it right in the trash.

    my moral: a candy bar is one thing, but red velvet cake I would've eaten til i made myself sick. If I obsessed all day long over something that wouldn't give me any real enjoyment, I didn't have the control to eat it.

    great job on rewarding yourself and keeping it in perspective!
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    I love love love love those cookies and cream bars! So effing good. Love this post!
  • alpha_andy
    alpha_andy Posts: 160 Member
    Yes, I admit it.

    I went to the store, to get stuff to make ceviche. And there it was. Calling my name. The Herseys Cookies and Cream bar.

    I didn't buy it.

    Then I got in my car and realized I forgot the main ingredient in the SHRIMP ceviche... the shrimp.

    This time, I got the candy bar. I haven't eaten one in about a year and half.

    And so I ate it.

    It was good.


    Moral of the story:
    Am I dead? No.
    Do I feel guilty? No.
    Did that ruin my day? No.
    Did I log it? Yes.
    Did I think about all the processed junk in it and worry about it? No.
    Is that going to make me fail the rest of the day/week/year? No.
    Did it keep me sane? Yes.
    Did I actually end up eating all of it? Nope, it was to rich.
    Did I enjoy it? HECK YES.

    So, that one candy bar, isn't going to kill you. I appreciated the candy bar now and didn't just scarf it down. I enjoyed the candy bar and didn't feel guilty about it.

    It seems that everyone wants to support this undisciplined behavior but I don't. Its a slippery slope folks... you'll soon end up on the dark side.
  • Cold_Steel
    Cold_Steel Posts: 897 Member
    Lol there are people here though that, the one candy bar would and could very easily turn into two more, a 32 ounce coke and two trips to the McDonalds in one meal... Eating disorders suck !
  • SPridemore
    SPridemore Posts: 1
    My favorite cheat thing right now is the Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp. Comes in peanut butter and milk chocolate for 110. It's like a Kit Kat bar in the right size portion. I break it into pieces and savor it, and I don't have to worry when I log it in! Win Win!!:love:
  • mnishi
    mnishi Posts: 419 Member
    Candy is good, but ceviche is delicious. Now I want ceviche.
  • cjpg
    cjpg Posts: 433 Member
    Coming from a very heavy eating lifestyle, ever since I started dieting on MFP I've been feeling terrified to eat chocolates or drink any soft drink whatsoever... I just didn't trust myself.

    When Christmas rolled around however, I did myself a favour and chose NOT to log anything as I wanted to enjoy the holiday with the family dinners.... and it was the best decision I've made.

    I ate like an absolute pig but I proved to myself that if I want it bad enough, I can and SHOULD trust myself that eating 'bad foods' every once in a while is not going to poison my body of my mind.

    Your post reminded me of this :) Thanks.
  • Suziq2you
    Suziq2you Posts: 396 Member
    Yes, I admit it.

    I went to the store, to get stuff to make ceviche. And there it was. Calling my name. The Herseys Cookies and Cream bar.

    I didn't buy it.

    Then I got in my car and realized I forgot the main ingredient in the SHRIMP ceviche... the shrimp.

    This time, I got the candy bar. I haven't eaten one in about a year and half.

    And so I ate it.

    It was good.


    Moral of the story:
    Am I dead? No.
    Do I feel guilty? No.
    Did that ruin my day? No.
    Did I log it? Yes.
    Did I think about all the processed junk in it and worry about it? No.
    Is that going to make me fail the rest of the day/week/year? No.
    Did it keep me sane? Yes.
    Did I actually end up eating all of it? Nope, it was to rich.
    Did I enjoy it? HECK YES.

    So, that one candy bar, isn't going to kill you. I appreciated the candy bar now and didn't just scarf it down. I enjoyed the candy bar and didn't feel guilty about it.

    It seems that everyone wants to support this undisciplined behavior but I don't. Its a slippery slope folks... you'll soon end up on the dark side.

    Dark side?? That just made me want dark chocolate. Yum.
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