Challenge - no dessert for 1 month

Ok, I know it's supposed to be a lifestyle change, not a diet. And I truly believe that it is virtuous to eat small quantities of really good desserts that fit into a calorie limit.

But I've been bouncing between 159 and 161 for 5 weeks now and would like to see a change.

So the challenge is... no dessert between now and April 20 (first Passover seder). Healthy snacks are a-ok -- fruit, nuts, anything that would count as healthy food. Desserts are out - cookies, cake, ice cream, pudding, chocolate. After April 20th, back to the usual "dessert is a virtue" belief and practice.

Anybody want to join?

Heads up to all, this thread will soon be moving to the Games and Challenges forum. The original thread will be locked, and a link will be left to direct folk to the new thread.

I feel very bad - I had some chocolate last night.

So determined now though and will jump right back on the wagon starting this morning.

Well, I've made it 4 days now and I have to say I'm pretty proud of myself. I think this is the longest I've ever gone without sweets. Last night was a little tough, I had to stop at the store on the way home from work to get some fruit or else I probably would have caved and ate a protein or nutrigrain bar, or worse. TOM is fast approaching though so we'll see how my willpower holds up.

Libertina, congrats on making good choices!

stephiepops, sorry. better friday is good. and if you eat dessert and are at or near your calorie level? that's still good.

Yeah, I didn't go over my calorie level so at least thats a bonus. I will definitely be better from now on. You guys are my inspiration!

Yeah, I didn't go over my calorie level so at least thats a bonus. I will definitely be better from now on. You guys are my inspiration!

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pudpie, congratuations

cd, heh. heh. heh.

unknown, sorry to hear it, and you can stay. the goal is to practice decision making, and you can make another decision tomorrow, if you want. how'd you do against your calorie goal? if you eat dessert and keep to your goal, you're still doing ok.

I kept the letter but maybe not the spirit today.  I had a crappy afternoon at work, and got an odwalla chocolate protein shake.  I also had some kefir. I usually have one or the other but not both on days that I go to the gym.  On the plus side, I'm fine on calories, and I didn't feel light-headed at the gym, so the afternoon snacks did the right thing. On the minus side, the sweet chocolatey thing was comfort food.

I'm heading out to an event that doesn't serve good dinner and has lots of junk food. Wish me luck.  I'm having some food before I leave, and bringing fruit for snacks.

Well... I officially failed last night and didn't even realize it until after the fact!  We went to a friends place for a BBQ, and then she served us all dessert (chocolate pudding cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!)  I ate it and enjoyed it and then thought... oh %^&%#(*&#)@#*, I wasn't supposed to do that.  Oh well, anyway, back on the wagon today, sorry to let you all down!

Yay! I went to the event that had tons of junk food, and ate none of it. I did have a bit too much pasta for dinner, and basically ate maintenance today. Tomorrow is probably going to be a 1000 deficit bike ride day, so all good.

pudpie, congrats!

manta, glad you enjoyed it, sorry you broke the string, tomorrow is a new day.

me too. Today was a rest day, easy.

So impressed with everyone staying off the deserts.... Keep going!!!! I'm totally back on the wagon today.

Pudpie you are a legend! Have you passed the stage of cravings yet?

Cellulitedelight - think of the dress (I'm thinking of mine!)

Alevin, your an inspiration, well done on staying off the sweet stuff at the event. That must have been really hard.

Manta, get back on the horse with me today, we can do it!!!!

keep focused, manta and stephie, you can do it!

oddly, it wasn't hard at the event, since I was mindful of wanting to not eat the cookies and chocolate. thanks all for helping with the motivation!

It was harder to have reasonable portion control with the trays full of pasta (and I had more than I needed).  One of the places where I have the most trouble is social eating, when I am paying attention to the people and event, and put too much on the plate. Perhaps that will be a different challenge....