Calling All Sweet Tooths

There's no doubt that I've inherited a sweet tooth.  Passing up a powdered sugar doughnut or ice cream has been one of  my biggest challenges when trying to diet and lose weight.  To some extent I have succeeded in abstaining from these types of foods.  I just won't buy them.   But, when visiting friends and relatives the temptation is always there and it is a lot harder to say no.   Most of the time I end up binging, eating one too many, and feeling completely guilty for it afterwards.  This is why diets and I don't get along.  Besides, diets are just a temporary means to achieving an end result, which is losing weight.  Instead, if you approach your program as a lifestyle change to achieve better overall fitness and health, learn how to make better choices with food and cravings, then those skills become permanent and you no longer feel the need to "cheat" and the guilt goes away. There is no reason you should completely deprive yourself of something you love.  If anything, depriving yourself just leads to over-consumption.  Anything in moderation is okay; ie. alcohol, sweets, red meat, carbs, etc. 

I've learned many useful lessons from my success with Weight Watchers and have applied them to P90X.  The main lesson is that there is no way you can be successful in any weight loss program without first accepting that it will be a lifestyle change and you are willing to make the change.  Choosing to eat healthier meals at home, making better choices when eating out, and staying committed to some type of physical activity is a must if you want to have long lasting results.  So, if you are a foodie, have a sweet tooth like me, or absolutely cannot resist the bread sticks at Olive Garden, learning healthier options that satisfy the craving without the guilt can be very helpful.  Here are some suggestions for healthier choices, especially when your sweet tooth is calling you.

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