How do you stop small treats from turning into daily bad habits?

[CarsonsMom 9]

I REALLY needed this thread today!!! My surgery isn't until February 23, but lately it seems my "bad habits" have been creeping in more and more. Like a lot of you have said, I am beginning to feel it is emotional eating, plus the "I already had one and blew it, it doesn't matter if I have another" mode of thinking. Usually when I go to the grocery store, I have a list and most times try to stick to it. I also, try not to go down the aisles that are triggers for me. I usually try to stay on the outside perimeter to do my shopping (I heard somewhere that's the way to do the best at healthy shopping), but sometimes my compulsive habits kick in where I don't think about what's right or wrong. I know this is something I have to work on, but am glad that I'm not the only one who has this problem. I do see a therapist once per month and we will be working on this. I am eagerly waiting for any more tips anyone may have.

Thanks for starting this thread!!!

[mum2dkl 15]

Because I have a house full of teens, it isn't always easy for me to simply not have tempting food in the cupboards. One thing I have done is cleared space just for my food. I have a shelf in the fridge, and one cupboard that's mine. I try to keep a pretty good variety so I don't get too burned out on any one thing.

[Kindle 8,667]

I simply don't allow the bad treats in my house. I don't buy anything that's not a healthy food choice. I will indulge if a client bakes us something at work, but it doesn't go home with me. I will eat crap on vacation, but knowing I will be back to basics as soon as I return home. I may grab a couple fries off of a friend's plate but never order them myself. I may take a couple bites of dessert at a party but that's it.

I actually "excercise" my willpower by purposely wandering the bakery section and candy aisles at the store. I read labels, I drool at the prospect of stuffing a chocolate eclair in my mouth. And then I don't. I walk out if the store with my Protein, veggies and sense of accomplishment. Like someone else said its a lot easier to say no once at the store than having to say it a hundred times at home.

Sometimes even the "good" treats can get out of hand, so again, I will get them out of my house. Peanut Butter, nuts, chocolate mint Power Crunch bars and Chobani flips were all Snacks I used to eat but started to eat in excess so I no longer buy them. Moderation is the key for me.

[downsizingdiva 460]

Just don't do it.....ever.....