What's your most tempting cheat?

JVo · 09-12-2008, 11:45 AM

I've virtually sworn off most bad cheat foods: desserts, pizza, fast food, etc. And I'm really not terribly tempted by those things anymore.

But I still love my wine! (I seriously don't know what I'm going to do if/when I ever get pregnant).

bbbball · 09-12-2008, 11:46 AM

....4 cheeseburgers + large fries + large pop + big bag of chips with dip. had that yesterday.

Chef K-Lo · 09-12-2008, 02:59 PM

Pretty much anything. I love food, hence my career.

But the booze, ack, the booze... gets me everytime.

kstjean · 09-12-2008, 04:07 PM

You read my mind! I love wine, to the point where I collect and age it. I had to give it up for 6 weeks pre competition and it was SO hard. I would never do it if I didn't have to.

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Originally Posted by JVo

I've virtually sworn off most bad cheat foods: desserts, pizza, fast food, etc. And I'm really not terribly tempted by those things anymore.

But I still love my wine! (I seriously don't know what I'm going to do if/when I ever get pregnant).

freebirdmac · 09-12-2008, 04:27 PM

Chocolate!!!!!

jsmircich · 09-12-2008, 04:56 PM

I chose sweet. Ice Cream and chocolate, or even better - both!

txlftngrl · 09-12-2008, 05:11 PM

pasta...that sounds delicious right now!

tex

hvivona · 09-12-2008, 05:59 PM

red velvet cake! Oh that sounds soooo good right now. It sounds crazy but I've had fantasies about it during intimate times with my husband. Unfortunately its on my banned foods list. I know you should allow cheats every now and then but this is one of those things that I Know with out a doubt that I could not stop once I take a single bit. But oh how I miss it.

heidismommy · 09-12-2008, 06:35 PM

I voted sweet food because I *really* like chocolate, but pizza would be a close second.

kimm4 · 09-12-2008, 06:38 PM

cream horns love em!!!

luthien · 09-12-2008, 06:44 PM

Now it is alcohol/gin.

Ms_Doodikins · 09-12-2008, 06:57 PM

CEREAL...Honey Graham Ohs, Honey Bunches of Oats, Quaker Oat Squares---could eat a whole box if i let myself

and Mexican! love the beans and rice

MollyD1016 · 09-12-2008, 08:04 PM

Wine or pizza. Even better both together! I go to finger lakes NY every year for the past 5 years to the wine trail to stock up on wine and ofcourse sample too.

lopaw · 09-12-2008, 09:06 PM

Beer.
It's my one big weakness.
Never cared for wine - I guess I just never developed a taste for it.

rockeo · 09-13-2008, 12:34 AM

chesse cake :P

Amanda76 · 09-13-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JVo

I've virtually sworn off most bad cheat foods: desserts, pizza, fast food, etc. And I'm really not terribly tempted by those things anymore.

But I still love my wine! (I seriously don't know what I'm going to do if/when I ever get pregnant).

Delicious red wine is mine, too!!! Chianti FTW!

I can stay away from it pretty easily, really...but if I can think of a good excuse to drink it (ha), I'll splurge on some wine over anything else. I HAVE had wine while everyone else is having dessert! LOL If I'm being good, I'll just have some coffee while everyone else is having dessert. Seems like red-wine drinkers are typically coffee drinkers so maybe you can turn that into your habit.

When I was pregnant, everything like that actually made me sick. Coffee, dark carbonated beverages, pizza, fast food burgers (I could eat the awesome ones my dad makes, thank God!) and anything with mesquite flavoring would make me hurl. So maybe you'll luck out in that department.

CharliC · 09-13-2008, 01:23 AM

Bakery sweet stuff! I can't walk past a bakery without getting big-time craving for something. The smells just captivate me.... Slices, muffins, FLAPJACKS (the English kind)- they all call to me. I love English puddings, like sticky toffee and rhubarb crumble with custard. And cheesecake is always pretty tempting too. Okay, hungry now, time for some soothing Lindt 85%

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perf_ckt · 09-13-2008, 02:20 AM

fruit and nut mix... the whole bag.
and ice cream.

missmarina · 09-13-2008, 02:55 AM

Mint chocolate chip icecream with hot fudge on top(alot)
My ma's cannolis
Dunkin donuts caramel ice coffee
Rum

precisou2004 · 09-13-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbball

....4 cheeseburgers + large fries + large pop + big bag of chips with dip. had that yesterday.

holly caca !!!!!! I think id rather die LOL

SandraPauLe · 09-14-2008, 09:18 PM

I really miss Natural Peanut Better.

norinicole · 09-14-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hvivona

red velvet cake! Oh that sounds soooo good right now. It sounds crazy but I've had fantasies about it during intimate times with my husband. Unfortunately its on my banned foods list. I know you should allow cheats every now and then but this is one of those things that I Know with out a doubt that I could not stop once I take a single bit. But oh how I miss it.

OMG! I just about spit out my tea reading that! Hahaha. That's awesome. That tells me that your husband has got to be pretty damn good at what he does if it makes you think of a cake that delicious.

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Originally Posted by Ms_Doodikins

CEREAL...Honey Graham Ohs, Honey Bunches of Oats, Quaker Oat Squares---could eat a whole box if i let myself

and Mexican! love the beans and rice

Cinnamon Toast Crunch FTW!!! And Lucky Charms....and Life....

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Originally Posted by Amanda76

When I was pregnant, everything like that actually made me sick. Coffee, dark carbonated beverages, pizza, fast food burgers (I could eat the awesome ones my dad makes, thank God!) and anything with mesquite flavoring would make me hurl. So maybe you'll luck out in that department.

When I was pregnant, the only craving I had was for salad. I was like WTF?! I NEVER eat salad!!

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Originally Posted by CharliC

Bakery sweet stuff! I can't walk past a bakery without getting big-time craving for something. The smells just captivate me.... Slices, muffins, FLAPJACKS (the English kind)- they all call to me. I love English puddings, like sticky toffee and rhubarb crumble with custard. And cheesecake is always pretty tempting too. Okay, hungry now, time for some soothing Lindt 85%

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YES!!! And french pastries like mille feuilles....and croissants...mmmm.....

I've been compiling a list of my cheat foods that I'm going to eat.

Nutella is definitely at the top of the list...on a nicely toasted bagel...mmmm....

Amanda76 · 09-14-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by norinicole

When I was pregnant, the only craving I had was for salad. I was like WTF?! I NEVER eat salad!!

I craved salad and subway sandwiches. I would stare people down for the other half of their foot long sandwich if they didn't eat it fast enough. I always won, too...poor, ravenous looking pregnant woman that I was.

TurbulentFluid · 09-15-2008, 02:40 AM

I'm quite surprised about all you boozers. The only reason I drink has always been the fact that, when everyone around me is loaded, there's no point in staying sober - too frustrating. Of course a glass of wine here and there, after lunch, is a healthy choice so I'm not getting into that, yet.. It's really amazing that someone can't "get off the booze". Then I remembered it's the same thing with me and coffee - except I'm a coffee adict & aware of it...Have you guys ever considered that the "booze gets me every time" might grow into a slightly less trivial issue..?

lulusmom · 09-15-2008, 02:56 AM

I chose sweet too. I do like wine, but it doesn't compare to chocolate!

jennarae86 · 09-15-2008, 08:03 AM

def wine or a good martini along with a chicken caesar pita (no tomato)

bambifox · 09-15-2008, 08:32 AM

Chocolate Cake...German Chocolate...Red Velvet...anything chocolatey and cake-ee!

Haven't had a cookie since January 08 or a piece of cake. Wonder if I'd still like it the same now though? Prolly not...cuz when I do have a cheat meal...it never seems to taste as good as it did when I lived on fast foods and basically, all sh*t foods. Sucks...but good in a way...I guess.

Amanda76 · 09-15-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TurbulentFluid

I'm quite surprised about all you boozers. The only reason I drink has always been the fact that, when everyone around me is loaded, there's no point in staying sober - too frustrating. Of course a glass of wine here and there, after lunch, is a healthy choice so I'm not getting into that, yet.. It's really amazing that someone can't "get off the booze". Then I remembered it's the same thing with me and coffee - except I'm a coffee adict & aware of it...Have you guys ever considered that the "booze gets me every time" might grow into a slightly less trivial issue..?

Considering that I maybe drink it once a month, am picky about flavor and don't typically drink to catch a buzz that's a no for myself.

I'm with you so far as drinking coffee goes, though. I partake in that on the daily...but I don't consider it a cheat at all (I drink it black).

I'm not sure that anyone means they can't say no. It's just that they prefer the flavor of wine (or a margarita or whatever) over other flavors. For me, if I only get to have one extravagance during dinner, it's gonna be delicious vino.

cactusflower · 09-15-2008, 09:05 AM

I go for the non sweet cheat like Id be happy with an Italain bun! Yep loooove bread!!! And I relaized it's a comfort food for me. Or cereal...another comfort food!

JVo · 09-15-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanda76

Delicious red wine is mine, too!!! Chianti FTW!

I can stay away from it pretty easily, really...but if I can think of a good excuse to drink it (ha), I'll splurge on some wine over anything else. I HAVE had wine while everyone else is having dessert! LOL If I'm being good, I'll just have some coffee while everyone else is having dessert. Seems like red-wine drinkers are typically coffee drinkers so maybe you can turn that into your habit.

When I was pregnant, everything like that actually made me sick. Coffee, dark carbonated beverages, pizza, fast food burgers (I could eat the awesome ones my dad makes, thank God!) and anything with mesquite flavoring would make me hurl. So maybe you'll luck out in that department.

I've totally had wine during dessert time too! (Although, truth be told, I prefer to have my wine on an empty stomach, because you definitely get a better buzz that way.) On other occassions, I've done the decaf.

Somebody was telling me just this weekend that their tastes totally changed while pregnant - that they didn't enjoy wine like usual. So, it should be interesting to see what happens to me if/when I cross that line...