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AAARGH! How to stop the sugar cravings?

FluffyGrl Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/02/06	2004/02/17, 08:52 AM I normally don't have too much of a problem resisting the sweets, but every so often (ladies, you know where I'm at here - sorry, guys...) I NEED CHOCOLATE!!! Everyone else, get out of my way. I'll knock down old women and children for it. No matter how much I tell myself I shouldn't do it and look at the progress I've made so far, it doesn't matter. So, I need some advice to kick those cravings out the door. -------------- Lori ------------- You will now see who I really am.
FluffyGrl Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/02/06	2004/02/17, 10:08 AM Ok, so why did that post twice? -------------- Lori ------------- You will now see who I really am.
Julisa Posts: 87 Joined: 2004/01/27	2004/02/17, 10:13 AM I swear by a dill pickle...I have absolutely NO idea why it works for me, but it does. I say all things in moderation FG, allow yourself a monthly Hershey's miniature or two and spare the old women and children in your neighborhood, would ya?!! ;)
Diana123 Posts: 135 Joined: 2003/02/03	2004/02/17, 10:36 AM LoL Julisa. But you're right, a chocolate now and then, especially THEN, won't do harm. I usually allow myself a miniature (or two) every other day. As long as you get your exercise you'll be ok. Infact, chocolate has many benefits for the brain...it's not an excuse, it really DOES. Reeses'Peanut Butter cups have many benefits for my brain.... =)
Diana123 Posts: 135 Joined: 2003/02/03	2004/02/17, 10:36 AM LoL Julisa. But you're right, a chocolate now and then, especially THEN, won't do harm. I usually allow myself a miniature (or two) every other day. As long as you get your exercise you'll be ok. Infact, chocolate has many benefits for the brain...it's not an excuse, it really DOES. Reeses'Peanut Butter cups have many benefits for my brain.... =)
melindaxl Posts: 48 Joined: 2003/12/30	2004/02/17, 11:06 AM If your craving chocolate, is having hot cocoa enough! If so,is what I do is use add this to a coffe cup of hot water. 1 tsp. of baking cocoa 2 tsp of creamer 2 pks. sweetener to it! (only 30 calories, sugar free & fat free) Or if you rather have milk thats fine, but if you want to reduce calories from the milk, I would do half milk and half water and it will taste just as good! But remember unless you use skim, it will have some fat in it! I hope that helps! Have a great day! Melindaxl
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/17, 12:08 PM I'll tell you now, trying to cut sugar is one of the harder aspects of dieting, but necessary. I compete in bodybuilding so I diet down pretty hard, and one of the criterea is cutting sugar. I've tried everything to fight the crave and even after months of low sugar intake, the craving is still there. Be careful though when you feed the crave, you don't want to do that too often because the urge will get worse. Bottom line...it sucks and it comes down to willpower. Good luck -------------- May the lift be with you.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/02/18, 04:36 PM I posted this somewhere else but if chocolate makes you feel better when you are PMSing then go for it, cuz somedays NOTHING else can. Just dont over do it. Last week there were a lot of shows on Valentines Day kind of stuff and I saw one on chocolate. By the end of the segment the consensus was that people who dont like chocolate probably dont like sex. Hand me that Dove bar would ya? -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/02/18, 09:42 PM Hehee.. that explains why I keep the Hershey's kisses in my bedside drawer.. =:o -------------- : ] ~Danielle Firm Butt Thin Thighs Flat Abs - repeat this mantra as needed whenever an unhealthy urge arises.
FluffyGrl Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/02/06	2004/02/24, 09:22 AM Hmmmm... azredhead, I like your point. :big_smile: Anyway, thanks to everyone for your tips and suggestions. I'm over it now. One of the guys in the office has even set down a huge tub of Harry London's Mint Chocolate Cookie Crunches down on my desk and I haven't dipped in even once. Hats off to me today!!! I think tracking everything in the nutrition tracker on this site helps. If I see how bad I've been staring me right in the face, it really hits it home.
	2004/02/24, 10:30 AM Reminds me of my great M&M caper. The thread is entitled "I went to steal" in the nutritional section for those who are interested. Why would only women have this particular craving???? -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
	2004/02/24, 10:32 AM I bumped the thread. -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
crackerjack Posts: 28 Joined: 2003/03/18	2004/02/24, 12:54 PM I have to agree with the allowing yourself things when you 'have to' have them. However, I stick with the high quality, high cocoa solids chocolates. A little goes a loooong way, and you get far more of the benefits of chocolate - and yes, i's not a myth, chocolate is actually good for you - but you won't find so much of the good stuff in a hershey's kiss, more's the pity....
Funeeegrl Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/08/03	2005/08/03, 03:53 PM isn't there any kind of a suppliment that helps with cravings? I'm really desperate for help. :big_smile: Amy
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/08/04, 02:26 PM funee...Best way to stop sugar cravings is by eating enough that you just aren't hungry. Sugar cravings are nothing other then your body saying "feed me something and quick". Sugar digests quickly and satisfies your bodies urge for substanance, unfortunately it doesn't keep you satiated for long, so you start getting hungry again soon there after. If you make sure you're eating 6 mini-meals a day and getting your required calorie intake to maintain or lose weight as well as drink plenty of water (I drink 1 gallon a day) then you should be able to keep your cravings in check. Fill out your profile and Welcome to FT.
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/08/10, 01:24 PM Im with Diana on this. as long as you exercise, it doesnt matter if u eat some sweets every now and then