Carb Craver!! Help
Tiffany9910
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I start off great!! Then 5pm rolls around and I'm a carb craving maniac. Or any food at night ! I need friends and support ~ thank you
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Are the carbs throwing you over your calorie deficit? Are you eating enough satiating things throughout the day? I don't know what the problem I guess.0
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I tend to be a night snacker too. I have learned to eat more lightly in the day and save up some extra calories so I can have a good snack at night and not stop my calorie deficit. It doesnt really matter when you eat the calories (although right before bedtime is supposedly not a good idea) but if you know nighttime is your hungry time, just budget the calories for it. Also....I make a lot of lowfat soups, eat those before meals, it really cuts hunger. Good luck!0
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Carbs are my main intake based on some of my meal tracking. Today it did put me over my recommended calorie intake. I "listen" to my body as far as when I am hungry so I'll eat smaller portion but frequently through the day but it seems when evening hits, I want to splurge and get that over full feeling to feel satisfied ! But i regret it after !0
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Thank you Kev!0
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Have you tried hypnosis? I downloaded this app and it's supposed to help subconsciously train your mind to not crave starchy foods and to eat healthier and lose weight effortlessly. You can download it for free and you have the option to upgrade to the full version, if you like the free stuff. I usually listen to it when I get in bed at night, as you don't have to actively listen to the words. Give it a try! It can't hurt and it might actually help you!
What @arditarose said is also valid, you gotta make sure you are fueling your body enough throughout the day, as those cravings could be a sign that you're lacking energy-rich foods. Try slow-releasing carbs (like sweet potatoes, oats and other whole grains) with breakfast and lunch and see how you get on.
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Tiffany9910 wrote: »Carbs are my main intake based on some of my meal tracking. Today it did put me over my recommended calorie intake. I "listen" to my body as far as when I am hungry so I'll eat smaller portion but frequently through the day but it seems when evening hits, I want to splurge and get that over full feeling to feel satisfied ! But i regret it after !
Yeah that happens to me too. Only way I found to beat it is just by saying no right before I start eating an unlimited amount of food late at night...Just got to power through it.
People suggest leaving extra calories for late at night but they don't understand that once it starts, there is no stopping it...LOL0 -
Tiffany9910 wrote: »Carbs are my main intake based on some of my meal tracking. Today it did put me over my recommended calorie intake. I "listen" to my body as far as when I am hungry so I'll eat smaller portion but frequently through the day but it seems when evening hits, I want to splurge and get that over full feeling to feel satisfied ! But i regret it after !
Well there's nothing wrong with carbs. Mine are on the lower side mainly because they do not fill me up and I have a high protein goal. If they are something you enjoy perhaps you can eat higher protein, less calorie dense meals during the day and treat yourself to a higher carb dinner/dessert.0 -
Btw, the name of the app is "lose weight". If you type "lose weight hypnosis" it'll pop right up!0
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unless you have a medical condition there is no need to avoid carbs…
If your goal is primarily fat loss then maintaining your calorie deficit is all that matters…
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pscaravelli wrote: »Have you tried hypnosis? I downloaded this app and it's supposed to help subconsciously train your mind to not crave starchy foods and to eat healthier and lose weight effortlessly. You can download it for free and you have the option to upgrade to the full version, if you like the free stuff. I usually listen to it when I get in bed at night, as you don't have to actively listen to the words. Give it a try! It can't hurt and it might actually help you!
What @arditarose said is also valid, you gotta make sure you are fueling your body enough throughout the day, as those cravings could be a sign that you're lacking energy-rich foods. Try slow-releasing carbs (like sweet potatoes, oats and other whole grains) with breakfast and lunch and see how you get on.
Good luck!
well I have heard it all now…
wow…
hypnotize yourself to avoid a whole food group, really??????????0 -
pscaravelli wrote: »Have you tried hypnosis? I downloaded this app and it's supposed to help subconsciously train your mind to not crave starchy foods and to eat healthier and lose weight effortlessly. You can download it for free and you have the option to upgrade to the full version, if you like the free stuff. I usually listen to it when I get in bed at night, as you don't have to actively listen to the words. Give it a try! It can't hurt and it might actually help you!
What @arditarose said is also valid, you gotta make sure you are fueling your body enough throughout the day, as those cravings could be a sign that you're lacking energy-rich foods. Try slow-releasing carbs (like sweet potatoes, oats and other whole grains) with breakfast and lunch and see how you get on.
Good luck!
Mmm...what?0 -
Thank you all for the tips :-) and yes uconn, there's no stoppin once I bite into a donut! Lol ... Mind over matter most nights. I think I'll invest in oats , try that out0
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It's nice to see that people will be judgmental regardless of their situation. *sarcasm*
I bet the two who were quick to jump the gun and badmouth the hypnosis app have not even listened to its contents. If they had, they would know that the first part is all about relaxation and breathing exercises and then it goes into visualization of your ideal body and respecting what you put into it. For people who tend to be nervous eaters (which I don't know if it's yous case, @Tiffany9910 ) it could be more helpful than any "eat this, not that" kind of approach. It's not, like 'someone' said, about avoiding a whole food group, I would never condone that, and I don't do that myself. This is not Dukan or Atkins, it's about balance. But if you find yourself binging on carbs, maybe it's not your body that's asking for it because it needs the fuel, maybe you're just in an anxious state and need the comfort. It happens to a lot of people, and it's happened to me. So if you are able to learn something that can channel that anxiety and re-focus that into something relaxing and positive and stay on track, then why the hell not!?
Just a little insight might come in handy every once in a while, folks...0 -
I'm exactly the same, I can't help but want carby goodness in the evenings/late at night. If I feel one of these cravings coming on I will first try eating a couple of small apples or something, in case I'm not really craving carbs, I'm just hungry in general. If this doesn't work and I find that it is carbs I want, you can buy mini pitta breads for with about 50/60 calories in each; a couple of these toasted with some low-fat, flavoured humus usually sorts me out and doesn't break the bank calorie wise
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Tiffany you are not alone in this issue. After I finally realized I was a 'carb' addict I replaced them for the most part with fats and the craving went dormant and has been that way for the past four months unless I wake it up with a sugar/carb load.
Like any addiction it works to convince the brain that it needs what it needs (carbs in this case) to stay healthy. It was only after I learned medically carbs are not required for health was I able to giving them up but for the first two weeks that I cold turkey left them it was hellish for me. Now I realize it was not as bad as the addiction was telling my brain at the time.
Now I think people like I once thought that say there is no such thing as sugar/carb addiction either are not addicted to sugar/carbs or are in denial perhaps.0 -
Tiffany9910 wrote: »Carbs are my main intake based on some of my meal tracking. Today it did put me over my recommended calorie intake. I "listen" to my body as far as when I am hungry so I'll eat smaller portion but frequently through the day but it seems when evening hits, I want to splurge and get that over full feeling to feel satisfied ! But i regret it after !
I have the exact problem. Here are a few things that helped. I know people say that eating smaller meals throughout the day is better, but that didn't work for me. I was in the eating mode all day long that way. So now I have 4 meals - breakfast, lunch, snack around 4:30 pm after work, and dinner. I plan my meal and log my breakfast, lunch and dinner on MFP the night before. That way I know how many calories I have for the late afternoon/early evening snack. Then, I will plan to eat a combination of something filling (i.e., banana, milk) and some carbs I may crave (i.e., crackers - usually with cheese or hummus - or one toast). I let the carbs of this snack be the "bad" kind (no whole wheat). That way, it really satisfies my taste-buds and carb craving. Pairing it with something filling helps me stop at the allotted amount. Sometimes when I am craving something high in calorie (like cookies or brownie), I accordingly make my breakfast, lunch and dinner slightly smaller to accommodate the extra calories. Of course, at times I go over the deficit, but you can't have a perfect day everyday. I shoot for a near-perfect day most days. I try to do this for the snack meal (as opposed to lunch/dinner) because I have noticed that right when I get home from work is when I crave carbs the most and am most likely to splurge. So pre-planning has helped me a lot. Pre-planning my snack also makes me feel like it's a reward of sorts. I take my "bad carbs: snack on a plate or bowl and sit and eat it, as opposed to eating quickly out of the box in the pantry. I enjoy the snack more (than mindless snacking) and feel content. Also, having fewer, but bigger meals keeps me fuller than smaller frequent meals (like 6 meals)....but that's just my personal preference.
Good luck!
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mustloseweight2015 wrote: »Tiffany9910 wrote: »Carbs are my main intake based on some of my meal tracking. Today it did put me over my recommended calorie intake. I "listen" to my body as far as when I am hungry so I'll eat smaller portion but frequently through the day but it seems when evening hits, I want to splurge and get that over full feeling to feel satisfied ! But i regret it after !
I have the exact problem. Here are a few things that helped. I know people say that eating smaller meals throughout the day is better, but that didn't work for me. I was in the eating mode all day long that way. So now I have 4 meals - breakfast, lunch, snack around 4:30 pm after work, and dinner. I plan my meal and log my breakfast, lunch and dinner on MFP the night before. That way I know how many calories I have for the late afternoon/early evening snack. Then, I will plan to eat a combination of something filling (i.e., banana, milk) and some carbs I may crave (i.e., crackers - usually with cheese or hummus - or one toast). I let the carbs of this snack be the "bad" kind (no whole wheat). That way, it really satisfies my taste-buds and carb craving. Pairing it with something filling helps me stop at the allotted amount. Sometimes when I am craving something high in calorie (like cookies or brownie), I accordingly make my breakfast, lunch and dinner slightly smaller to accommodate the extra calories. Of course, at times I go over the deficit, but you can't have a perfect day everyday. I shoot for a near-perfect day most days. I try to do this for the snack meal (as opposed to lunch/dinner) because I have noticed that right when I get home from work is when I crave carbs the most and am most likely to splurge. So pre-planning has helped me a lot. Pre-planning my snack also makes me feel like it's a reward of sorts. I take my "bad carbs: snack on a plate or bowl and sit and eat it, as opposed to eating quickly out of the box in the pantry. I enjoy the snack more (than mindless snacking) and feel content. Also, having fewer, but bigger meals keeps me fuller than smaller frequent meals (like 6 meals)....but that's just my personal preference.
Good luck!
That is a nice strategy right there! ^0 -
pscaravelli wrote: »It's nice to see that people will be judgmental regardless of their situation. *sarcasm*
I bet the two who were quick to jump the gun and badmouth the hypnosis app have not even listened to its contents. If they had, they would know that the first part is all about relaxation and breathing exercises and then it goes into visualization of your ideal body and respecting what you put into it. For people who tend to be nervous eaters (which I don't know if it's yous case, @Tiffany9910 ) it could be more helpful than any "eat this, not that" kind of approach. It's not, like 'someone' said, about avoiding a whole food group, I would never condone that, and I don't do that myself. This is not Dukan or Atkins, it's about balance. But if you find yourself binging on carbs, maybe it's not your body that's asking for it because it needs the fuel, maybe you're just in an anxious state and need the comfort. It happens to a lot of people, and it's happened to me. So if you are able to learn something that can channel that anxiety and re-focus that into something relaxing and positive and stay on track, then why the hell not!?
Just a little insight might come in handy every once in a while, folks...
You know hypnosis isn't really a thing, right? Placebo at best. Like the binaural beats stuff.0 -
Try adding more protein through out the day...helps keep you full longer0
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GaleHawkins wrote: »Tiffany you are not alone in this issue. After I finally realized I was a 'carb' addict I replaced them for the most part with fats and the craving went dormant and has been that way for the past four months unless I wake it up with a sugar/carb load.
Like any addiction it works to convince the brain that it needs what it needs (carbs in this case) to stay healthy. It was only after I learned medically carbs are not required for health was I able to giving them up but for the first two weeks that I cold turkey left them it was hellish for me. Now I realize it was not as bad as the addiction was telling my brain at the time.
Now I think people like I once thought that say there is no such thing as sugar/carb addiction either are not addicted to sugar/carbs or are in denial perhaps.
and the fake profile has once again chimed in ….0 -
GaleHawkins wrote: »Tiffany you are not alone in this issue. After I finally realized I was a 'carb' addict I replaced them for the most part with fats and the craving went dormant and has been that way for the past four months unless I wake it up with a sugar/carb load.
Like any addiction it works to convince the brain that it needs what it needs (carbs in this case) to stay healthy. It was only after I learned medically carbs are not required for health was I able to giving them up but for the first two weeks that I cold turkey left them it was hellish for me. Now I realize it was not as bad as the addiction was telling my brain at the time.
Now I think people like I once thought that say there is no such thing as sugar/carb addiction either are not addicted to sugar/carbs or are in denial perhaps.
Carbs are absolutely required for health. They aren't required for survival, but they play a vital role in the creation and regulation of many hormones. There's a long way between "survival" and "health."
Please stop spreading lies.0 -
tigersword wrote: »GaleHawkins wrote: »Tiffany you are not alone in this issue. After I finally realized I was a 'carb' addict I replaced them for the most part with fats and the craving went dormant and has been that way for the past four months unless I wake it up with a sugar/carb load.
Like any addiction it works to convince the brain that it needs what it needs (carbs in this case) to stay healthy. It was only after I learned medically carbs are not required for health was I able to giving them up but for the first two weeks that I cold turkey left them it was hellish for me. Now I realize it was not as bad as the addiction was telling my brain at the time.
Now I think people like I once thought that say there is no such thing as sugar/carb addiction either are not addicted to sugar/carbs or are in denial perhaps.
Carbs are absolutely required for health. They aren't required for survival, but they play a vital role in the creation and regulation of many hormones. There's a long way between "survival" and "health."
Please stop spreading lies.
Tiger I would be interested to know more about the regulation of hormones by carbs if you have any science to support that thought. Carbs are fine for most people to eat if they do not have bad results from eating them. I sit here in a kitchen full of them because at this point I am the only family member that has a nasty response to eating carbs. We know carbs are not required because there have been groups of people that did not have access to carbs. Today there are people that have gone years without living on carbs.
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Actually fat intake has more to do with hormone function than carbs. In the wrong person carbs are actually damaging in excess. Excess being more than 100-150 per day0
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tigersword wrote: »pscaravelli wrote: »It's nice to see that people will be judgmental regardless of their situation. *sarcasm*
I bet the two who were quick to jump the gun and badmouth the hypnosis app have not even listened to its contents. If they had, they would know that the first part is all about relaxation and breathing exercises and then it goes into visualization of your ideal body and respecting what you put into it. For people who tend to be nervous eaters (which I don't know if it's yous case, @Tiffany9910 ) it could be more helpful than any "eat this, not that" kind of approach. It's not, like 'someone' said, about avoiding a whole food group, I would never condone that, and I don't do that myself. This is not Dukan or Atkins, it's about balance. But if you find yourself binging on carbs, maybe it's not your body that's asking for it because it needs the fuel, maybe you're just in an anxious state and need the comfort. It happens to a lot of people, and it's happened to me. So if you are able to learn something that can channel that anxiety and re-focus that into something relaxing and positive and stay on track, then why the hell not!?
Just a little insight might come in handy every once in a while, folks...
You know hypnosis isn't really a thing, right? Placebo at best. Like the binaural beats stuff.
Like I said, whatever works. If it's your head telling you you're hungry, then why not train your head to think its not? Is it hurting anyone? Is it hurting you? No. It's actually teaching me some self-control. What's wrong with that?0
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