Hey Yall,
Caitlin here- Okay, so a while ago I posted a blog about food tricks and the games we play to allow us to eat food we shouldn't. This blog is going to be more about what we do to keep from eating food we shouldn't. I thought about this last night as I was eating a spoon full of ice cream. It was about 11pm or so and I told myself I could have two spoons full of ice cream. I then asked myself how I was going to keep myself from going back for more. My solution? Fluoride. I brushed my teeth, flossed, then used fluoride. For me, I know brushing alone won't work. Why? Cause I can get a big tube of toothpaste for .99 cents. I don't feel bad about brushing my teeth, then 20 min later deciding I want more food, then having to brush my teeth again. Fluoride however is a whole different story. That stuff is expensive. The store brand type I buy is 3.50 for a bottle! That is more than the cost of gas- slightly ridiculous if you ask me. Thus, I know that I will not waste that stuff- so once the fluoride has been used I will no longer be eating for the evening. What tips/tricks do you use to control late night snacking???
hey it's Ashley...I for one went through all of my kitchen and got ride of the unhealthy stuff. I told myself If I am serious about getting healthy, then I dont need the distractions. So if I want ice cream at night, it's not too bad since all I have is the skinny cow ice cream bars. Or frozen fruit. I find that if I dont have the items in my line of sight, then I am much more not wanting to go to the store and get it. It works for me.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea. I will have to try that.
ReplyDeleteSee that doesn't work for me- when I crave, I crave and that is that. Which means if it isn't in the house I will go and get it. Thus, I just try to do it all in moderation- bring on the fluoride! lol
ReplyDeleteI have to plan my snacks out and decide "this and no more"! Brushing my teeth doesn't do it and if I don't preplan I can keep looking and tasting all night long
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At night I have to take medication, so I have to eat something with it. I made the decision to just drink a glass of milk. That makes it almost like I am eating something and it is heavy enough for the medication, but not something that I have to digest while I am sleeping.
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