If sweets, especially candy, is one of your weaknesses, the upcoming trick – or – treating tradition may prove to be a difficult one for you. If you really enjoy handing out  goodies to the little ghosts and goblins, here are some suggestions to help you make it through this year, without falling victim to the tasty treats that abound.

1.        Have someone else go shopping for the treats that you will be handing out. This will reduce your exposure to all of the temptations and help you resist giving in to trying “just one?.

2.        Be sure to pick a candy that is one you do not like personally. This too, will help to reduce the risk of temptation while handing out the goodies to the neighborhood kids.

3.        Consider going to your local dollar store and getting a bag of small toys to give out instead of the consumable treats. Kids love stickers, and other little trinkets. Parents appreciate it too.

4.        Choose sugar free candies to give out, then if you must have “just one? you are not going to be getting in all those sugars that can really derail you for your wls journey.

5.        Have someone else hand it out if it is difficult for you.

6.        If you have children that will be out there collecting the goods, be sure to insist that they keep their treasures put away in a place that you will not be tempted to “just take a peek? to see what they collected.

7.       Be sure to keep some wls safe treats on hand, so if you just have to have a treat of your own, you have safe choices available to you.

8.       If worst comes to worst, just resolve to not hand out the goodies this year.

Remember this is your journey, and you must make the most of it. Have a plan in place to make sure you protect yourself from the next day dread that you will certainly encounter, should you happen to give in.

The taste of something lasts but a moment. The effects of it can linger for days, or even set you on a path of struggle that can last a very long time. It is best to avoid it altogether! It is just not worth the risks involved.