(Well Meaning) Sabotage

cbevan1229
cbevan1229 Posts: 326 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
The mother of one of the kids I worked with just handed me a King Size Reese's Big Cup, because she knows I love peanut butter cups.

There are 400 calories in each package (200 per cup.) It's sitting here on my desk at work.

I just need to find about 7 people to share it with!

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  • DanaDark
    DanaDark Posts: 2,187 Member
    Do you have the calories to spare for the day? If so, eat it.

    If not, give it away or even... throw it away.
  • mjsunshine16
    mjsunshine16 Posts: 251 Member
    SO MEAN ;-)
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    throw it in the trash. you are not a trash can. don't treat your body like one
  • CrystalBarzare32
    CrystalBarzare32 Posts: 16
    DO NOT EAT IT!!!! STay clear of that kind of food!
  • Freyja2023
    Freyja2023 Posts: 158 Member
    You could save it for your cheat day and if you don't have a cheat day then toss it out. Out of sight out of mind.
  • weeblex
    weeblex Posts: 412 Member
    Go for it, if you are worried about the 200 calories, hit the treadmill first and work them off.

    I like to look at the heart rate monitor and figure out what I've worked off. 140 calories can of coke, 200 calories Peanut Butter cup, 330 scotch egg, etc.

    Keeps me entertained
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    Are you planning to give them up forever? Wouldn't it be a good idea to figure out how to incorporate the things you love into your life for the long term? You could exercise to get the calories back, you could share it, you could cut it up into smaller portions or enjoy a bit and throw the rest away!
  • animatorswearbras
    animatorswearbras Posts: 1,001 Member
    Bin one eat one 200 cals ain't too bad as a one off ;P
  • netsirk12
    netsirk12 Posts: 220 Member
    Store it in the back of your freezer and forget about it for now. They taste good cold so cutting each one in half and having it would be a nice treat while being careful.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I'm willing to take one for the team. To save you from temptation send it to me for safe disposal........it will only mean an extra half hour running or so....:tongue:
  • cbevan1229
    cbevan1229 Posts: 326 Member
    It's still sitting on my desk. I think I'll take it home; I had a pretty light lunch - if I decide to indulge, I'll make my husband eat half. If not, I'll chuck it in the freezer for another time.
  • AllergicToExercise
    AllergicToExercise Posts: 436 Member
    Bit late seeing this (!) but if ever you're in a similar situation, think about how long you'd have to work out vs how long it actually takes to consume the same amount of calories. If you're lazy like me, it's enough to stop you eating it. :wink:

    On the other hand, if you fancy a treat and do have spare calories then that's what it's all about. No need to deprive yourself unnecessarily. :smile:
  • nhga47
    nhga47 Posts: 118
    If you have been good all week, you deserve it. but its a slippery slope.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    AHMNOMnomNOMnomnOM

    If it fits into your calories eats it, or share! YUM
  • SyntonicGarden
    SyntonicGarden Posts: 944 Member
    We have a table at work for food that's meant to be shared. Bagels. Candy. I even put seedlings for pepper plants there. Share it. Don't eat it all yourself... :)
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    Just because you are making changes - does not mean you need to give up things, just account and accommodate for them if you really want them. Work them off if you want it :)

    We only have one go around on this marble so might as well enjoy it while we are here!


    edited:typo
  • mkbledsoe
    mkbledsoe Posts: 132
    Cut into pieces and put them in the fridge and then just have 1 piece per day or every few days. It's nice to have a treat every once in a while but just don't go overboard.
  • cbevan1229
    cbevan1229 Posts: 326 Member
    LOL - it's funny this post showed up today. I had put it in the freezer. I noticed this morning that my husband has eaten about 3/4 of it so far.
  • Kathy53925
    Kathy53925 Posts: 241 Member
    LOL - it's funny this post showed up today. I had put it in the freezer. I noticed this morning that my husband has eaten about 3/4 of it so far.


    Well, THIS time it's a good thing! Enjoy the last bite or two and work out a bit longer!

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