Summertime Backyard Cravings

Hi Everyone I am rather embarassed to post this message and ask not to be flamed. I am trying to get out of C-H-E-A-T-I-N-G! I have found or should I say that my pouch and I have discovered that WE can cheat and get away with it. It is very easy to acomplish this with BBQ's and summer parties. What I need to know is now that I have cheated and discovered that yes, I can eat sweets without dumping, and eat the cheese puffs and pretzels and develop a craving for ice cream. I know, I know, it sounds like I am a total failure! I really am not. I still watch what I eat, I maintain getting in my waters & proteins. I stay away from breads, pastas, fats but it is just recently since going to parties that my problem has developed. Now, how can I break the cravings for this crappy junk? Do I need to start all over again from the beginning? I just want to be able to break the craving cycle. I wish I would dump because then it would be easier than being a backyard BBQ junkie. I am sure that with these summer months we have all been there. Like I said above I do not need to be flamed because I know I was wrong and am so trying to kick what could become a habit. I need help before it is too late. I have lost 113 lbs and I am 2 pounds away from Dr.s goal. I have NOT gained back any weight and this is what I am trying to avoid. I want to get back to eating nothing but healthy. Thanks for your help! Marianne

Marianne, I cant really help I'm new to this, but I dont think you should be embarrassed.......for me head hunger is a killer, and if I wasnt so damn afraid of getting sick I could imagine I wouldve tried somethings. 113 pounds is amazing!!!! so your obviously doing something right. I dont think the craving ever all disappear.....it's just a matter of controlling them, and never wanting to be in the place you were 113 lbs ago. love, Janean

i keep it in my head that nothing tastes as good as thin feels... i also try to bring something to the bbq that i can eat i have found that lays makes a gambit of fat free chips that arent bad at all i dont eat them alllll the time but if i have to because of a craving i have that and im none the wiser..... also baked tostios are good and i was told from 3 weeks out that they are ok... i also induldge once in a while in no sugar added klondike bars they are also low in fat... we shouldnt feel like outcasts at least i dont want to feel like i am an outcast.... i hope all is well with you and i keep looking for you at the tanning salon... he he he ... Stacy 232/136 or 7 or 8 depending on the day