One of the hardest parts of dieting is giving up foods that we’ve unknowingly come to rely upon for emotional support. Guilty pleasure desserts can have a powerful effect upon willpower and the ability to maintain a diet. The after-dinner pull of sweet treats can often be too difficult to resist, destroying the dieting efforts of the entire day. A few tricks can keep your diet intact while preventing the need to go off nighttime treats altogether. After all, a day of healthy eating should be rewarded.
Try Dessert Alternatives
Instead of reaching for calorie-heavy sweet snacks after dinner, a lower calorie alternative can psychologically satisfy your snack crutch. Popcorn or pistachios are examples of healthier alternatives to ice cream or pie. On days where one’s calorie count is maxed out, celery or carrots can fill your stomach till morning without disrupting the diet. If the sugar pull is just too strong, however, you may not need to cut out that tempting sweets entirely.
Less Is More
There is no bite better than the first two of any dessert. Personally, I hit the point of diminishing return relatively quickly. One way to trick your sweet tooth is to eat the same desserts, but only a fraction of your regular serving, like one scoop of ice cream as opposed to a full bowl. The taste may be enough to keep your cravings at bay while maintaining your calorie count. Another option, instead of limiting your sweet intake daily…
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