Question: "What’s your guilty pleasure?"

@Shavkat (140394)
Philippines
August 26, 2022 9:11pm CST
As I get older, I need to watch how much food I eat. It must consume as much nutritious food as is possible. When I eat something unhealthy, I occasionally feel like I'm cheating or guilty. Taking sweet or salty food as an example. I had two pieces of cake for breakfast this morning. I'm making an effort to limit my sugar intake. I do not want to develop diabetes mellitus. Do you sometimes have this guilty pleasure or cheating day? Image Credit: imagesvc.meredithcorp.io
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Anna
@LadyDuck (473056)
• Switzerland
27 Aug 22
I would never eat two pieces of cake, one is enough, as moderation is the key, no matter what you eat.
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Luis Asuncion
@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
27 Aug 22
Although I set to myself not to drink anymore soda specifically to energy drinks. But I can't. I still buy energy drinks a maximum of once a month and soda for twice a month.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
I used to be addicted drinking carbonated drinks before. My favorite motto lately is 'Think before you eat.'
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Luis Asuncion
@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
27 Aug 22
@Shavkat yes. I agree with that motto too.
Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (43019)
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27 Aug 22
@Shavkat I do that, too. I stop and think to myself, do I really want to blow my entire day of healthy eating on this? Is it really worth it? Most often, the answer is no.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (146281)
• United States
27 Aug 22
Yes, I do that, too, once in a while. As long as my blood sugar remains in the limits set by the doctor, then I will indulge sometimes.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
I can feel you. One of my uncles acquired this disease when still in America. Are injecting insulin now?
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
@DaddyEvil I got it.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (146281)
• United States
27 Aug 22
@Shavkat No, I'm pre-diabetic and hope to stay that way.
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99397)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Aug 22
There are foods I can’t eat due to health problems and I don’t have those foods in my apartment.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
I can feel you. Some of these foods are here for my immediate family. I just only have some but not much. For the reason that I do not want to spike my blood presssure.
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99397)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Aug 22
@Shavkat And I don’t want to spike my blood sugar so I go easy on the carbs.
relcap23
@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
27 Aug 22
i am cheating when i eat a slice of mango, or having a glass of soda drink. being a senior citizen I have to be extra careful of what my food intake are. i feel guilty if i don't have a serving of vegetable.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
Since I am in a borderline of being hypertensive, I need to control my food intake, too. I also have an uncomfortable feeling when not having some vegetables in my system.
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relcap23
@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
27 Aug 22
M Cheung
@Beestring (15248)
• Hong Kong
27 Aug 22
I normally eat healthy and nutritious food. But I have a cheat day once in a while.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
I guess we are on the same page then.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (38444)
• Philippines
13 Sep 22
Am always guilty of that since I like eating. But so far my sugar levels have not crossed the border yet and my BP as well.
clrumfelt
@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
28 Aug 22
You should eat whatever you want, but if it's unhealthy, only eat 2 bites and no more. Then move along. Your guilty pleasure is over with.
Marlina
@marlina (154117)
• Canada
27 Aug 22
I eat in moderation so I'm okay
Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (43344)
• United States
27 Aug 22
I guess anything really sweet is my biggest temptation.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203410)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 22
Cheesecake. No doubt. This photo looks very tempting as well.
cterine9991985
@cabuyogty (3534)
• Philippines
30 Aug 22
i like to eat cereals today . Your berries cake looks good
Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (43019)
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27 Aug 22
I allow myself the occasional treats. It's easier to stay on track with my eating if I know I can have a treat once or twice a week.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
You are right. There is nothing harm of having a cheating day in a week.
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Zhang jing xuan
@zhangxueying (3363)
• China
27 Aug 22
I let myself eat whatever I want
Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
@zhangxueying I guess not all people have the same delicacies there then.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (140394)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
Oh, I see. I heard that Chinese eat everything, but they drink lots of tea after consuming them. Is that right?
Zhang jing xuan
@zhangxueying (3363)
• China
27 Aug 22
@Shavkat China has a large area, so the living habits of some areas can not represent all Chinese people. For example, people in Northeast China like to eat silkworm pupae, but other areas can not accept silkworm pupae. For example, cicadas, grasshoppers and snakes are the habits of a small number of people, which is unacceptable to most Chinese people. Many people like to drink tea, and there are many kinds of tea.