my boss has put a lovely box of chocs out for the staff.. I think I am actually a little addicted to choc, I have managed to resist all week and it is starting to slip (not eaten a single one yet, but they are definitely calling my name...). Words of encouragement from yahoo friends would be very welcome.. any one got tips which I could put into practice, short of wiring my mouth up...
2007-03-08 00:58:25 · 34 answers · asked by Helen C 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I have the exact same problem in my office, though perhaps not the same restraint as you! If you really don't think you should eat chocolate, then keep up the willpower -- I always find that as soon as I have one, the urge to have another is much much stronger and less able to restrain.
On the other hand, unless you're on an intensely serious diet, then a few chocolates won't help. Though they can be like that little crack in the dam wall that causes a mass flooding.
My advice is to think hard about why you're not eating chocolate, and consider the benefits of your long-term goal as opposed to the short-term satisfaction of eating one. Perhaps even write this down and look over it ever time you are tempted.
2007-03-08 01:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by lazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chew gum... that's what I always do when I start to feel that little temptation. Or better yet, brush your teeth if possible. That mint flavor will keep you from eating sweets.
And/OR
Try to delay eating the chocolates by 15 min. Then another 15 min. If you feel you really need to get chocolate, distract yourself with work, or take a walk around. But if you really feel you need some sweetness, get one! You deserve one if you haven't eaten one in a week. :)
2007-03-08 01:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow this shouldn't be hard for you if you are an adult im a senior and i can even resist something I like alot like it depends are you on a diet ? are you over weight are you trying to lose weight if not then go for it eat it but if you are then just bring something healthy to eat well those are just my words of advice i help kids out with handling there diet for a school YMCA program and we run into things like this all the time good luck
2007-03-08 01:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of chocolate it is. If its some really expensive stuff, go for it and eat one (with added emphasis on ONE). If its some cheap stuff he/she picked up from a place like Wal Mart or Target, then let it go; once they are all gone you will feel the pride in knowing that you have some self control.
2007-03-08 01:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by juddthestud1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate in small amounts is actually good for you. It's the milk, cream and sugar combined in chocolate that are bad for you. That's why it's recommended that you only have one or two pieces of chocolate per day. Remember, everything in moderation...having a couple every day is OK but don't go overboard on them.
2007-03-08 01:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you ban any food you are bound to want it more. Hence why you are now struggling not to eat the chocolates.
If you let yourself have chocolate as and when you fancied it you would be able to take or leave it.
I used to be the same, always cutting stuff out, then pigging out on it. now I allow myself chocolate when I want it, but hardly ever actually fancy it at all. It's weird but true!
2007-03-08 02:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by furzykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're depriving yourself, even with words of encouragement, you may wind up bingeing on it!
My advice - take ONE chocolate. Take one SMALL bite. Savor it. Throw the rest of the piece of chocolate away. Then tell yourself that losing weight and being in shape 'tastes' better than any chocolate!
2007-03-08 01:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by MJ MCK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A box of chocolates are still there after a week? Is EVERYONE in your workplace on a diet? They wouldnt last 5 minutes in my office !
2007-03-08 01:00:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One won't kill you or make you gain 50 kilos in one day. Just don't go on a binge or anything. That would be bad. And also your boss will notice that his chocolates are gone.
2007-03-08 01:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life's to short hun, go on have a choc.
2007-03-08 01:08:53 · answer #10 · answered by MoJoJoJo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋