Does anyone else have horrible cravings?

michael_m1989
michael_m1989 Posts: 37 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I get these crazy cravings for junk food. I usually try to ignore them, but they always end up coming back and kicking my butt. I've been told if you stay away from "bad foods" long enough you kick the need for them. That just does not seem to be the case with me. Anyone else have these problems?

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  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    We all get them McD knows what they are doing...that stuff tastes good. What do you want more...to satisfy a childish craving, or do you want to look better?
  • trin5703
    trin5703 Posts: 15 Member
    When I have cravings like that, I try to distract for a bit. I take a walk and drink a bottle or water, or I will scrub the bathroom (I have the cleanest tub in town!), or call a friend and chat a bit. If, after a period of time I STILL want the bad food, I will allow myself just a bit.. MacDonald's French Fries for instance., I will get a small order, divide it in half and throw the other part away. Yes, it seems wasteful, but at least I get my "fix" and dont go overboard.

    I also try to figure out what it is about the junk food Im craving. Is it the crunchiness? Then maybe I can substitute a cup of salt free or butter free popcorn. If is it something salty? Would a few small pretzels help the urge? Do I want something sweet? Would some strawberries and vanilla fat free yogurt help? Its all about making substitutions :)

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