View Full Version : How do you manage to squash temptation?
Can you manage to have a bit of something but not the whole hog? Do you have trouble not obsessing about something you know just isn't good for you and then giving in with a bang?
Jo, I have to totally stop myself from thinking "I can never eat that again," or else I'll eat way too much of something. Like, if we have ice cream, and I have the mindset of "Okay, after tonight no more ice cream ever!" (or, "No more ice cream until I lose X pounds!"), then I'll be tempted to eat half the carton. But if I plan on just having two scoops, and then knowing I can have two scoops again when I want it, I don't feel tempted.
For me, it's a matter of trying very hard to get out of the mindset of "This is the last time I'll ever eat this!"
Erika
02-10-2007, 11:37 AM
I am like that. I can't just have 1 or 2 biscuits and then leave the rest. Thus, can't buy them anymore. Same goes with chocolate. SO if i do want some, I wait for James to buy a bar and grab a square of it LOL
Same with me and cigarettes. I am not one of those who could have the odd ciggie and not take it back up again. I have an addictive personality thus have to keep temptation out of the way.
That being said, when I do fall off the wagon, I just dust myself off and get back on. I refuse to beat myself up about it anymore. And I think that is what works now.
I don't put things in the "I can't ever have it again" category. But if there is something in the house I really love, I am one of those people that can't just have one bite. I try not to bring that stuff in the house so it can be a treat when we eat out. Otherwise, I just can't help myself.
Jenny
02-12-2007, 03:01 PM
I try not to even have one or finding an alternative 'better' choice instead. Its HARD and big struggle of mine.
I do what you do Jo! Right now there is a bag of Peanut M&M's calling my name, that my Mom bought the kids, but I am trying very hard not to go eat them! LOL