How do I control my cereal addiction?

[Anonymous]

Right now I live back home and they always have tons of milk and cereal. I am trying to lose weight and eat very healthy. But I feel like I am not losing because I eat cereal before I go to bed often. And also in the morning. It's hard to resist. I'm just always like "f*ck it" after contemplating it for a few minutes and just pour another bowl.

Anyways, maybe I should have a reward day. Like if I don't touch the cereal all week, I am allowed to have cereal on Saturday. But then I'd feel like I'd eat the whole box!

I would rather have cereal than a burger and fries lol it's the process of snacking and watching TV and sugar!

[Winesteed]

Try adhering pretty strictly to the portion sizes listed on the box. They're a lot smaller than the actual bowls we usually get in dish sets. Pour out the cereal in those listed portions and pair your cereal consumption with something that actually is filling. Do you have the same problem with all carbs, or is it just cereal?

[Asker]

Just cereal..

[Winesteed]

Then I say definitely pair your cereal with something that is way more filling than cereal. Start treating cereal like a dessert food.

[Cmasterson]

You stop getting cereal and if you do make sure it's low in sugar and natural, get yogurt, berries and fruits! I think the reward system is great though but don't look at it as necessarily giving up your favourite food but a way of gradually improving your health for you!

[Anonymous]

Use skim milk on it and never eat before going to bed with any food, always give yourself 4 hours after to go to bed

[jamesdegod]

you sound disgusting and overweight

[Asker]

im 110 and 5'7"

[Walls_and_Doors]

Stop buying it.

[Asker]

my parents do

[Walls_and_Doors]

Have you informed them of your goals and desires?

[Asker]

Yes I have

[Walls_and_Doors]

And they don't support?

[Asker]

No and they still buy cookies and cake too. they can't get out of their ways

[Walls_and_Doors]

Then... put a small childproof lock on the pantry. It's easy enough to open but makes you think about what you're doing before you do it. Generally if you can resist your urge for about 10s it goes away.