I really really want to cheat!

[Psymac]

Ugh, but I'm not going to. I've been thinking all evening about eating that left over (pre-Atkins) tub of carbs (i.e. chocolate ice cream), or my wife's cake or her homemade bread...

But I'm not, I going to do this, I'm not going for the "kiss of death"! I'm gonna keep going on this path of changing my WOE, that eating high carb food was an emotional crutch.

And I just know I'll feel immediately guilty if I give in, and that the calories are just empty and meaningless. Yeah, I know, I've tried some the low carb dessert recipes, and it seems most just don't match up to the real thing.

Which is probably for the better, to really see this is a WOE, and not get all wrapped up trying to duplicate a unhealthy high carb lifestyle with a low carb one, given the relapse potential.

OK, I'm feeling better, this forum is a great place to vent and share the struggle!


Steve

[CathyR]

Try a little (1oz) cream cheese, with splenda (1 packe) and unsweetned Cocoa (1/2 tspn) Heat it just a bit to soften the cream cheese and mix. Its yummy! And its induction OK. I did that when I really have a big craving. It tastes really rich to me and its just enough to get me past the rough time.

But remember, dont over do it, keep it for only those special times. For some cheese will stall you and it tastes so good it could be something that you could really over do....

[Pam_C]

You said everything I would have. Good choice not to cheat. :clapping :clapping :clapping

[Moochiecat]

Yes..very good choice to not cheat...and I admire that you don't care to try and substitute one thing for the other. I decided early on to not give myself alternatives to the treats I used to eat.

It wasn't easy, mind you...there were many a tense moment in our apartment as I pouted and cranked about not being able to have my sweets :yikes

I'm glad I didn't give in though. I learned that I majorly obsessed about treats and my days would resolve around when I'd have them...it was like a ritual.

I'm in OWL now, and I've discovered how good fresh strawberries are...and how good yogurt is. Once in a blue moon I'll make a legal treat up, but the last time I did, I realized I had forgotten I had made it...lol

Anyway..good for you...keep on keeping on! :icondance

[Doris M.]

Great job!! For me my cheating desires come from former bad habits - snacking and grazing while watching TV, etc.

I have found that it is easier if I can't see the chips and goodies - so my DH, being much taller than me, puts those things on a high shelf out of sight.

I have also found that Atkins bars are NOT good for me - they not only slow down things, but then 1 could lead to 3 and there you have it!