Confessions of an Ice Cream Junkie

What is it about Ice Cream that draws me in every time? My Darling Husband is great. He loves me "no matter what size you are". Thank you, but I want to be thin/healthy. DH bought a 12 box of Ice Cream Sandwiches last week. I moved them around while preparing dinner on Wednesday. I didn't think about them (much) that night. I moved them when I got out my chicken breasts for dinner on Thursday. On Thursday night, when everything was done, my DH had left for work (graveyard shift), the children were home and settled in, they started calling me... Kate, we are here, we are sweet and creamy. You've been so good.... Come and get us... "NO... go away"... "I can resist you". But Kaattee... you love us... I put the pillow over my head and went to sleep. On Friday morning, they were my first thought. "Damn it"... I gabbed one, shared half with the very happy dog, and felt like a loser! Over the course of the weekend, I polished off two more. I made the kids have some, I made my friends eat some, they are FINALLY gone. I told my DH that he couldn't buy them anymore. He just doesn't understand. (Same weight for the last 25 years)(the jerk). I'm afraid to get on the scale on the 23rd (I only weigh on my surgery anniversary.) I know I'll see all 90 pounds back. (I know I'm being an idiot). I still see my self at over 300 pounds. I'm wearing an old size 24 outfit today because I was afraid to put on new clothes and have them be tight. Everyone in the office is giving me that strange "what were you thinking" look because the outfit is hanging off like a sack. How can a little 2x6 inch confection have so much power? Back to reality. An extra hour on the treadmill every day until the 23rd. I'll park my car in the farthest spot from every door for the next 10 days. I'll even bring my clothes down to the laundry room one piece at a time this week. Just PLEASE don't let the scale go up instead of down this month. Kate Z Ice Cream Junkie

Kate, first of, I really hear what you are saying, I have the same struggle daily, YOU WILL BE FINE! highly doubt you're gonna gain, but I do admire the fact that you are proactive, and you have a plan with your increased psychical actrivity! Can't wait to hear from you next Friday!

I'm glad I'm not the only nut-job on this board! (I say that in the most endearing way possible!) I do that same thing! I bought a box of sugar free chocolates last weekend (Russel Stovers makes the BEST sf chocolates), granted it wasn't the gi-normous box, but the 1 pounder, I believe. I ate the whole thing over the course of two days and I thought the same thing - DERNIT! I'm going to be back to 340 pounds when I weigh next time!!! But, I did the same thing you did, too. I told hubby "Do not let me buy a box of chocolates anymore." And he said he wouldn't cuz all of that lovely sugar alcohol gave me lotsa NASTY gas!!! Michelle

Kate, Boy can I relate. I had been soooo good until about a month ago. Never even let a morsel of sugar pass my lips. Still really haven't had anything sugary, but I've become addicated to the SF fudgesicles. Now I'm not talking about one a day. The last week I've had 3-5 per day. The scale hasn't gone up, but it hasn't gone down either. I feel like I'm slipping back into my old ways and I'm avoiding the scale more than ever. I'm upping my exercise too, and I'm not going to buy any SF fudgesicles again since it seems to be a BIG PROBLEM for me! ~Wanda

Kate, I was reading an article in the latest OH Magazine. It was saying how that if you have a "red light" (they didn't call it red light, that is my term) in the house, sitting next to the foods you are supposed to eat, that you will only be able to hold out so long. And this is so true. An extra hour on the treadmill a day is a very high price to pay! Lori 384/272/170

What's done is done and over with. You put it behind you (and not on your behind either!) Don't beat yourself up, Kate. You realized that the dreaded ice cream was your enemy and you say that in the end they are gone. If your husband wants one, he can go to a deli and get one and ONLY ONE out of the case and eat it down. It is called being supportive, ya know? Recognizing trigger foods is half the battle. Next part is keeping them at a safe distance. I'm sure the scale will be fine. The caloric value of those 3 ice cream sandwiches does NOT make a whole pound so fear not. It is the eating behaviors that can be exhibited along with those ice cream sandwiches that could add a pound or more and it sounds like you've taken that bull by the horns. Your choice of penance is obviously good for your body - just avoid further beating yourself up. You took appropriate action already! Hugs, Kathy

Kate, don't worry. Even if the scales does go up, it will NOT be because of the ice cream. Relax, you're doing an awesome job. Hugs, Tracy

Kate, Just keep in mind you are human, I really dont think having a ice cream sandwhich here and there will hurt (and heck you shared it with the dog!) in fact I think that not letting oursevles have an occasional indulgance will actually make it worse. Since meeting the new boyfriend, I have actually been less obessed over my weight, I eat what I want but in no way can I eat like I use to. I have not gained any weight, but in fact lost some. We have to learn how to be "normal" people. Eating things, just not overindulging, which is what got me to where I was when I started. Cary