eating right

[Nizmo123]

I have really been getting into working out in the past 2 months. However, I have noticed that I am gaining less control over eating bad foods (especially brownies and cookies) because my roomates make them every week and really do not care about what they eat. Is there any way to control it or is it only mental?

[milton]

The less you eat, the less you'll want. Foods like this cause blood sugar spikes and make you crave even more refined carbs. So persevere for at least one week and you'll see the cravings subside. Also fill your fridge with healthy foods that satisfy your taste buds. I find that Greek yogurt, nuts, peanut butter etc all satisfy me when I'm craving something. Make sure you get all natural peanut butter which doesn't contain all kinds of added oils & sugar and the yogurt I get is Sophie yogurt which is no added sugar. www.sophieyogurt.com.

[Rowyn]

I have really been getting into working out in the past 2 months. However, I have noticed that I am gaining less control over eating bad foods (especially brownies and cookies) because my roomates make them every week and really do not care about what they eat. Is there any way to control it or is it only mental?

Ha, try being a mom and making lunches and snacks for kids when you yourself are trying to stay in deficit lol. Yes, much of it is mental. It greatly helps to keep the food out of sight so perhaps your roomates would at least do you that favor. You can always fit a brownie or cookie into your daily budget too, so that it doesn't blow your caloric goals.

[sonti]

Gosh no kidding ^ it kills me every time I serve my boy his full fat delicious cheddar cheese.

[mc-]

I have really been getting into working out in the past 2 months. However, I have noticed that I am gaining less control over eating bad foods (especially brownies and cookies) because my roomates make them every week and really do not care about what they eat. Is there any way to control it or is it only mental?

A great way to avoid the brownie trap is
1) be prepared with something better
2) know it's ok to give in once in awhile - in fact that can make staying clean and green easier.

1. a strategy for something better? i like really great chocolate. like awesome quality. Lindt at 75% or higher cacao content is super for this. THe higher the quantity of cacao the less sugar - and one square at 10g will satisfy way better than a whole hunk of brownie. really. try it. dark chocolate can be a bit of an aquired taste, but it's actually healthy.

2. prepping for a carb up is a great idea:
you can keep a log of your week and see how well you're doing with healthy habits like greens at each meal, healthy fats, protein at all meals, starchy carbs ONLY AFTER WORKOUTS etc, and based on say 90% compliance 6 days a week, let yourself off the hook for your brownies with the girls on the weekend - just prepare to have only a small piece rather than a bunch and bring your support chocolate to diminish snacking.

As has also been suggested - bring your own alternatives - celery with almond butter and raisins for instance. Just think small - and bring only what you know is an ok amount - pace yourself - when it's gone it's gone.

hope that helps.

mc

[andrerox80]

Yes, much of it is mental. It greatly helps to keep the food out of sight so perhaps your roomates would at least do you that favor. You can always fit a brownie or cookie into your daily budget too, so that it doesn't blow your caloric goals.

this. you can fit a brownie into your cals and macro's if it's something you know you'll be tempted by and eat. you can't control what your roommates do. if they wanna bake, they'll bake, and they're not doing anything wrong by doing that. but whether or not you eat it is up to you. as rowyn said, you can ask them to not have them around you or maybe not make them while you're around (the smell would be more enticing than their presence for me). but it's all on you.

[oregonchick76]

You need to allow yourself the brownies occasionally. It definitely requires willpower - you suck it up 80% of the time because you just WANT IT THAT BAD. Then you have your "refeed" days, or whatever you want to call them, and you enjoy the moment.

Also, don't allow yourself to get over-hungry. Make sure your diet isn't deficient in calories.

[mausi79]

I've been having the same problem!

And glad I'm not the only mom who finds it hard prepping their kids meals!

[Sawa3]

I try to avoid putting too much "junk" in my kids lunches. If I do, its usually something that I don't care for. The rest of my family isn't watching their calories right now. So I limit what they eat for "junk".. but I still keep some around. Having a bit of that isn't bad. it's controlling yourself.. Only a scoop of ice cream, or 1 brownie or 1 cookie and stay within your calorie goals. You can do it!

[andrerox80]

you might also wanna search for the "embrace the suck" thread. but for one brownie or cookie, you can work it in.

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