Does candy tempt you on this spookiest day of the year? Do your kids go trick or treating and come home with bags upon bags of candy?
Luckily, for me, I'm not in the least bit tempted by candy. I do enjoy a piece of dark chocolate or sugar free candy from time to time, but for the most part, I can easily turn that candy down. But, I know chocolate is a huge weakness for many people, so I thought I'd share some strategy. And, I'm not going to lie here, I could TEAR up a snickers bar right now! I have not had a Snickers in years! I'm beginning to feel like Betty White playing football (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXL8QPWLbBo).
But I digress, some techniques to get thru tonight without turning into Betty White:
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- Eat a piece of dark chocolate. Make sure it's 70% cocoa or more. There are actually studies that suggest Dark Chocolate is good for you in small quantities.
- Grab a couple pieces of sugar free chocolate. The Sugar Free Reese's Peanut Butter Cups actually taste great, but be warned, the sugar alcohol's that are in them can cause disastrous side effects of the gastrointestinal kind if you eat much in a single setting. Besides, they are NOT low calorie, they just do not impact your blood sugar as much as a regular piece of candy would.
- Go for the fruit! It's apple season! Grab an apple. Eat it whole or slice it up! But, eat the peeling and all. That's where the fiber is at. The fiber helps it to stick to your ribs and creates that feeling of fullness.
- Speaking of sticking to your ribs, nothing is better than a spoonful of natural peanut butter or almond butter to fill you up, give you that sweet taste you're craving, and gives you a big bang for your buck. Don't eat too much, because it's high in calories, but it's a filling treat full of protein! (As a side note, if you're a diabetic experiencing hypoglycemia…nothing works better than a spoonful of peanut butter to cure that quickly and make you feel human again.)
- Drink water. Oftentimes, if feeling hungry, your body is telling you something. One thing our bodies tell us often is that they need more fluid! Water is the best. The next time you are thinking of reaching for a piece of candy, grab a bottle of water and down it. I guarantee it will help you ease those feelings of hunger. I know it sucks, but give it a try. Who knows, you might even feel proud of yourself for saving the calories later!
Regardless of how tonight goes, if you decide to partake in some candy, like Betty White with a Snickers Bar, make sure you don't beat yourself up tomorrow. Hop right back on that wagon, grab the reins of the horse, and take control! Just because you had a slip up today, doesn't mean that you have to have a slip up tomorrow!
Until next week, take a few minutes to refocusonlife and enjoy Halloween!
Peace out y'all.
That is all very good advice. I have used several of those strategies over the years. I plan to take up those healthy habits again . . . . right after I eat all of the chocolate out of my daughter's Halloween bag. I was blessed with a child who doesn't like chocolate much. She would rather have boring stuff like Starburst, Nerds, suckers, Dots, Skittles, and other gummy or hard candy. There can only be one explanation for this behavior - her mother is supposed to eat all of the chocolate. So since fate has dictated it thus, I must comply.
ReplyDeleteHowever, when it is time to wean myself off the chocolate covered gooey sweet goodness, dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more), is a great way to start that process.
Thanks for the feedback Tina! I love the fact that fate has dictated that you eat chocolate. It makes perfect sense to me! haha
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