But you're on a "diet." So you decide to "be good," and substitute an apple. Still not satisfied, you go for a handful of baby carrots dunked in nonfat salad dressing. That sure doesn't satisfy that chocolate craving, so you rummage around in the cupboards. Maybe a bowl of puffed wheat, with milk?
Two hours later of "being good," you've eaten more calories than if you had eaten that chocolate bar - plus, you still feel hungry for chocolate. And now you're probably feeling depressed, or angry, or just plain sick from all that food!
So what's the solution?
Maybe it's time for a reality check: eliminate the "being good" versus "being bad" phrases from your vocabulary! Instead, figure out what you really want to eat.
For example: are you longing for something sweet? Then twelve stalks of celery with nonfat onion dip won't cut the mustard!
Try something sweet, yet low-calorie, such as a sugarfree fudgscicle (just 45 calories - and because they're individually wrapped, it's easier to control those portions).
Craving a crunchy, munchy, spicy treat? How about air-popped popcorn, with garlic powder?
If creamy is what you're after, try an indivdual portion of fat-free chocolate pudding.
In summary: don't punish yourself for your cravings. Answer them - in moderation, with foods that really are "good" because they taste great!
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