How often do you eat a treat/sweet?

Years ago it was 3 to 4 days a week for me. For the past couple years, I've done just twice a week. That helped me lose twenty pounds, but also minimizing total calories in the day too. Occasionally I 'll cheat and have three treats a week. If I"m walking that day especially. ( a Treat meaning like, two cookies, or a brownie, or a dish of ice cream).
I remember this older man in a Dunkin donuts once, before COVID began. I was ordering a drink and he turned around, and said,"Aren't you going to get a donut? "I replied, "Not today." He said, "Oh, I get one everyday.' He was in relatively good shape too. How often do you have a sweet ?

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Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I don't eat sugar at all nor very much wheat.
I think the bread I eat has some wheat, but it is lower in carbs.
I am focusing on my health and getting my AC1 down and blood sugars stable.
Everyone is different, and you have to be honest if you can eat a donut and stay on target most of the rest of the week.
Being diabetic and addicted to sugar, that is not possible for me.
If I eat a sugar-free dessert, I tend to eat it with my meal, so any carbohydrates will be counted in the total meal carb set by me, which is currently 25 grams or less.
It is rare and getting rarer for me to do so.
I may indulge once a month and a bit more during the holiday season.
It took many years of bad health to get to this point.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@Justmeraeagain Yes its tricky with diabetes..good for you. How long have you had it? The Jello brand puddings sugar free, are good..

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@Baybreeze 13 years. I usually use SF pudding powder to flavor my Greek plain yogurt. I like to get extra protein when I can.