Whether it’s date night or a night out with the girls, the temptation is always there to splurge on indulgences when you go out to eat. Mmm… chips, chocolate cake, and so much more.

With all the self-proclaimed “chocoholics,” “carbohydrate cravers” and “sugar addicts” out there, there’s no reason why we shouldn't call ourselves “food addicts.” Or is there?

Dating back to who-knows-when, the media has thrived off of altering bodies to an impossibly perfect and ideal look.

Be honest, we’ve all done it before—it’s called sneak eating. It seems to happen all the time—especially when you’re trying to lose weight—and it can become a big obstacle to weight loss.

Sometimes, the only food available is from a vending machine, like when you’re at the office late, or on a road trip, or waiting at the airport.

The holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry. And for most, after the holidays is a time to lose the weight that you’ve gained in the past few weeks.

Are you trying to pay more attention to how many calories you’re consuming in a day? You can do that and enjoy your food at the same time—don’t let counting calories ruin your meal.