How often do you...

kroger7
kroger7 Posts: 124 Member
in Food and Nutrition
have a treat? I know it's important to not be super super strict and never allow yourself anything that isn't 100% healthy, but how often do you indulge? Once a week? What's your favourite treat? I like to have a small amount of chocolate or candy, maybe once a week. What do you do?
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  • debbie2268
    debbie2268 Posts: 12
    Thursday is our cheat day. That's when we go to buffalo wild wings with friends. A couple times a month we go to the corner ice cream shop and get medium twist cones (130 cals based on Dairy Queen), when we have the extra calories to spare. When I'm having that chocolate craving I'll have a Fiber One antioxidants chocolate chip bar (120 cals)....taste similar to Girl Scout Samoa cookies. I feel I've been successful because I'm happy with what I'm eating and know I can continue this way for the rest of my life. (Of course I will be adjusting the amount of calories as I go). I went into this not DIETING but changing my lifestyle.
  • loztredders
    loztredders Posts: 142
    Pretty much everyday I have a small 'treat'as long as it fits within my calorie goals. If I allowed myself chocolate just once a week I'd end up just binging on it and going way over my goal! Having just a little but everyday seems to work well for me.
  • stitchinhippie
    stitchinhippie Posts: 55
    I love sweets, so I have a "treat" every night usually after dinner...something low-calorie. I eat fat free or sugar free puddings, arctic zero, Nature Valley granola thins, or a piece of a ChocoPerfection bar. The only time I have a full calorie treat is on date night with my husband-to-be when I eat whatever I want.
  • HeartlessHarlot
    HeartlessHarlot Posts: 65 Member
    I've actually turned to Atkins for treats. They have a bunch of snack/candy bars that are really good. There's one that tastes just like a Baby Ruth, only better.

    I like them since they aren't a hard hit to your diary. A few can be up there in calories, but since they're geared for the low carb they're low glycimic and have a bit of fiber and protein in them.

    Plus they're smaller in size so you don't have to worry about eating a huge two portion sized candy bar just because it's there.
  • timvickroy
    timvickroy Posts: 12
    What do you mean by 'treat'? I eat foods I enjoy every day. Do you mean sweet foods? I have Kiwis or Stawberrys almost every morning for snack. Pineapple or Mango in the afternoon for snack. Sometimes I'll have grapes instead. In the evening I have an Apple with Peanut Butter on it. I love that snack! I also have about 1 ounce of 82% Scharfenberger Dark Chocolate right before bed every night. Do any of those count? I consider all these foods to be part of a fairly healthy diet, though. So are they really a 'treat'? I don't know.
  • mlewon
    mlewon Posts: 343 Member
    Thursday is our cheat day.

    my family too!
  • kimnsc
    kimnsc Posts: 560 Member
    I have one cheat meal a week, usually on the weekend.
  • aspen_matthews
    aspen_matthews Posts: 94
    I allow myself "treat" foods almost daily in small portions. Otherwise I'd go nuts and either a) overindulge when I have it, or b) I eat way too many calories in other foods trying to make up for avoiding eating what I really want. I work it into my calorie allowance.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Everyday.
  • gaiareeves
    gaiareeves Posts: 292 Member
    One small thing everyday.
  • LynC33
    LynC33 Posts: 196
    have a treat? I know it's important to not be super super strict and never allow yourself anything that isn't 100% healthy, but how often do you indulge? Once a week? What's your favourite treat? I like to have a small amount of chocolate or candy, maybe once a week. What do you do?

    Depends what you mean by "treat". A particular meal? Or like chocolate or something? Personally I dont have "treat" days because I dont like to feel deprived. NO food is off limits to me. I have whatever I feel like/want, I just have it in moderation and keep an eye on the portion control. :-)
  • anaboneana
    anaboneana Posts: 195 Member
    I have a sweet treat everyday. (It's better than going completely over-board on the weekend.. Plus, we only live once! I just started working as a CNA and I've seen people who no longer get to enjoy their food.. Some of them are forced to only drink liquids. I'm going to enjoy my food while I still can!)
  • Rachlovesfitness
    Rachlovesfitness Posts: 219 Member
    My husband and I decide how many times we are going to workout before going out to eat. Makes it more exciting to go out and you save money haha!

    Like right now we have to workout 6 more times before getting Thai at our favorite place...so excited haha.
  • amnski
    amnski Posts: 251 Member
    Daily. I love a piece of dark chocolate...the darker the better. Having the small piece satisfies my sweet tooth and is only 55 calories. I find that completely banishing foods will result in over-consumption later anyway.
  • ashleyacee
    ashleyacee Posts: 118
    I usually end up going a bit crazy on the weekends If I drink.. I am trying to avoid this now. Other than that I will let myself have two cheats on the weekend They usually are out of these - A extra spicy caeser drink, some dark chocolate, a skinny cow icecream bar, or a small bag of crispy mini or riceworks chips. =) It's okay to treat yourself it's all in moderation though, how could we not go crazy without ANY small treats after perfect weekdays!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Every day, I guess. I don't specifically call anything a "treat". I just eat food.
  • melzi28
    melzi28 Posts: 9 Member
    Exactly how I feel! However, I used to sit down and each a HUGE bowl of ice cream at night. Now, I eat 1/2 cup of frozen yogurt after dinner and I'm feeling wonderful about my progress after just 1 week of getting back into eating right and exercising.
  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 633 Member
    This, a small amount of chocolate daily. I buy foil covered chocolate eggs and put them in the freezer. I put 1 in my mouth and let it melt, can take 10 minutes or so, really satisfies the craving for only a few calories, although I will have a few a day. I also enjoy a package of thinsations, and I can stop at 1 package, only 100 calories.
    Pretty much everyday I have a small 'treat'as long as it fits within my calorie goals. If I allowed myself chocolate just once a week I'd end up just binging on it and going way over my goal! Having just a little but everyday seems to work well for me.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Every day
  • aftergypsies
    aftergypsies Posts: 248 Member
    I indulge when I feel like it. For example, today I had a handful of Doritos my BF got. I do not do it every day but I don't really limit myself as long as it fits into my calorie allowance.
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    Pretty much everyday I have a small 'treat'as long as it fits within my calorie goals. If I allowed myself chocolate just once a week I'd end up just binging on it and going way over my goal! Having just a little but everyday seems to work well for me.

    This. :)
  • stubbysticks
    stubbysticks Posts: 1,275 Member
    For me a "treat" is defined as something yummy that I don't eat very often because it doesn't help me meet my nutritional goals. That said, I eat those pretty much whenever I want to. I may crave something during the week, but decide it's not worth it because it will put me over on calories & I don't want to do extra activity to offset. But typically on at least one day of the weekend I'm more lax about nutrition & just try to stay under my calorie target.
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    Every day I guess. I don't think of it as a treat though.
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    When I am in the mood for one, but I made it a requirement that it can't be everyday.......so sometimes every other day :laugh: or week.
  • chica23GK
    chica23GK Posts: 100 Member
    Kudos to timvikroy - it's my desire & plan to get where he's at - to the point that good-for-me food is my delight rather than toxic packaged stuff. News flash (just learned the hard way thru mom's health issues): fatty liver comes from saturated fats (from packaged, processed foods) & fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis of the liver. Got my attention! I'm determined to become a clean-eater, someone who does not eat anything out of a box or can or package. :)
  • jamiem1102
    jamiem1102 Posts: 1,196 Member
    I eat whatever I want so long as it fits into my daily calorie allotment or I have the time & energy to workout. :)
  • tehpounce
    tehpounce Posts: 64
    You know those mini sized halloween version of candy bars? I have ONE mini sized candy a day, or every few days. I figure I'd rather have a mini than nothing at all.
  • firedancer8780
    firedancer8780 Posts: 338 Member
    I have what most would consider treats everyday as long as it fits into my calories. If I know I'm going to want a larger dinner or more snacks one night, I make sure I have a very low calorie lunch. I buy healthier versions of traditional treats to ensure I can still have them, but don't have the high calorie choices.
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    I agree with the people who said they're not on a diet but on a lifestyle change. So yes, I'll have a peppermint cup (Newman's Own) or a Cadbury's Curly Wurly or some Ben and Jerry's Frozen Green Yoghurt Raspberry Fudge Chunk. But I also love nectarines, pineapple, asparagus, avocado, guacamole, coconut, mineolas etc, so I guess I "treat" myself every day! :)
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    Depends on how you define "treat". I don't eat anything I don't like (except the hummus sandwich experiment that didn't go as planned at all). If I'm in the mood for something that perhaps isn't the world's healthiest option, I'll find a way to fit it in or something close. I try to ride out cravings for a day or two, but the ones that won't pass-I'm going to eat it (just probably less of it). I'd be all kinds of pissed off if I didnt allow myself to eat something-then I'd end up eating an entire pizza instead of just going with it and having a slice. I like salad, I like veggies & fruit and fish & chicken and all kinds of healthy stuff. But sometimes, I just really, really want a bacon cheeseburger-and so I fit it in. Deprivation is not my cup of tea.

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