I feel I don't deserve certain things...

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Carthonn

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So I have been noticing that when it comes to things like ice cream or dessert or candy. I feel like I don't deserve to eat them. Like after all the years of over indulgence it would be terrible for me to have something like that.

anyone else feel like this after a lot of weight loss?
 
I feel you are placing a rather large worth to simple food items.

It shouldn't be thought of as you deserve a piece of cake or ice cream or whatever. Its a treat, thats all it is.

That is the same mindset as "well I ran 30 minutes today so I deserve a big mac." Its harmful thinking.

The only worth you should put on food is its nutritional values. Treats are good, don't deprive yourself (unless you feel it will trigger bad habits of course.)

Good job on the weight loss, you know the right decisions to make so just change the mindset of how you look at food.

(EASIER SAID THAN DONE THOUGH BLA BLA BLA - stupid food)
 
You shouldn't deprive yourself, but you also shouldn't put value into these foods, as jeffisbig said.

I find if I'm craving a piece of something sweet, i eat a small piece of candy, or something else i'm craving, so it doesn't blow my cals out of proportion.
 
Yeah, it's not like it's that Burger King thingy where you need to devote your life to charity to deserve it!

It's just food - it's not that important. What is important is how it fits in to your goals. If you can make ice cream fit... do it. Although maybe it's just a sometime food ;)
 
I don't struggle so much with the "do I deserve it" deal as I do with knowing that ALL of my co-workers are watching me and what I eat! :ack2:Only one has been cheeky enough to comment on it when I had a treat, but I am always just waiting for it. It makes me irritated.:cuss: In fact, I very nearly told her to Bite Me, but thought better of it...

However, I just keep up with my regular exercise and healthy eating, and when I feel like a piece of that cake some bugger brought into the office, I cut a piece in half and truly enjoy it. Mmmm...moderation tastes (and looks) good!:waving:
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