How do you beat those afternoon sweet cravings?

Frozenmango

This is always the time of day that I find myself wanting something sweet (i.e. chocolate). I just started my clean eating/working out routine today and I'm determined not mess up on day 1, but man, if there was chocolate within reach right now, I'd be hurtin' pretty bad right now

Anyone else struggle with afternoon sweet cravings? How do you work through them? Any healthy alternatives (that actually taste good lol)?

cwolfman13

I'm due for a nectarine in about 45 minutes...

healthygreek

Can you fit a daily chocolate portion into your daily calorie goal?
If you deprive yourself for long periods of time you will be more likely to overdo.

shadowfax_c11

I eat something sweet. Just stocked up on cookies and cake. I keep dark chocolate on hand too as well as an assortment of fresh fruits, Popsicles and sometimes ice cream. I just have what I want and work it into my day. But I have a calorie allowance that allows that sort of thing and earn a lot of exercise calories most days as well.

Anna_Sta

It may sound like a funny suggestion: tea! You are probably thinking "but that's not sweet!" but it really does beat that craving in the evenings. Especially sweet tea, like liquorice tea (best) or raspberry green tea etc. If you really can't stand the taste to start with, try adding some honey or sugar in it. Pure tea tastes awful in the beginning but once you have it for a couple of weeks and you start reducing the sugar, you will find yourself addicted to some flavours.

If that just doesn't work for you, I would say just let yourself have some of the chocolate. Just don't binge on it. Allow yourself all food groups and you will find yourself having less cravings. A small piece of chocolate (50-100 cals) is honestly not going to hurt you at all.

marthaelisa80

Try eating dry fruit like banana chips or mixed dried fruit and handful of dry cranraisins it really helped me. I only crave chocolate now around my period but that's it.

Tigey72

Check your nutrition pie chart. Cravings usually come when you are out of balance. The closer I stay to the recommended percentages the less hungry I am and the faster I lose weight. Before snaking check your chart and try to balance.

Golda5775

I agree with anna. Tea is a really awesome way to control sweet cravings!

jessspurr

Inhale some grapefruit essential oil. Or experiment with different oils. I really believe in the power of aromatherapy. That being said, so I think essential oils make you lose weight? No. Do I think they help with emotional balancing in your brain that cause cravings? Yes!!

louised85

In the afternoon at work when I get a chocolate craving I have a Highlights Hot Chocolate, only 40cals and really sorts out my sweet tooth!

patrickfish7

I have a 95/5 rule - 5% of my daily calories can be sweet/sugary. That way I can stay true to my goal.

JudithNYC

Cadburys minis/homemade yogurt-berry frozen pops/chocolate covered frozen banana. But my favorie is a cup of tea with milk and stevia.

Bacchants

As it's been hot lately I've been having an afternoon snack of an ice cream (either a mars choc ice or oreo ice cream sandwich). That or fun size choc bars are good for me.

It's a bunch of sugar, but having a nice afternoon treat now and then stops me binging later. Although some days I go for frozen/fresh fruit to nibble.

earlnabby

I have a Quest protein/fiber bar every afternoon. Gets me through the rest of the day until supper, even on my swimming days.