help with sugar cravings
bobby19666
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How do I get over sugar cravings. I drink water but physiologically crave the sweet stuff, even a slice of cake lol
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Eat some within your calories0
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Eat some within your calories
This! Or, I try to eat fruits like peaches, plums or pineapples that are sweet if I don't have the calories for cake. Or, a small piece of dark chocolate can help kick the craving to the curb! Or, using a fruit infused water bottle to flavor water with sweet fruits to help sweeten the water without a lot of calories.0 -
Not sure what you mean by "sugar cravings."
Do you crave candy? Cakes/pastries? Chocolate? Fruit? A ton of stuff has sugar in it. If you mean candy, pastries and the like, I find it easier to avoid them except as special treats. They trigger a self-control thing with me; if I eat some, I instantly want more, which can quickly lead to over-indulging.
I have a huge sweet tooth. I eat fruit if I want something sweet, usually 2-3 servings a day. Dried fruit is also good (but watch the calories). Some people say upping your protein intake will help with sweet cravings. Or a piece of very dark chocolate.0 -
I too have issues with cravings and self control if I eat sugars or carbs - they just make me hungrier.
I found I had to give them up. I reduced for a while and then quite cold turkey. I felt headachey and shakey for a few days but once I got past that, the cravings were gone...That's just me though.0 -
I am trying to keep insulin down to keep metabolism burning. So complex carbs only eat fruit but I'd demolish fudge cake right now0
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P.s. not diabetic0
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Make room in your allotment for a yummy.0
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bobby19666 wrote: »I am trying to keep insulin down to keep metabolism burning. So complex carbs only eat fruit but I'd demolish fudge cake right now
So much broscience on so many bro levels.
OP if you have a craving... eat a small amount of whatever your craving as long as it fits into your calories.
Have a slice of fudge cake. You know you want it.0 -
If you're not diabetic and don't have insulin resistance, insulin isn't a bad guy. Don't fall for the pseudo-science surrounding its role in digestion.
Too much of anything isn't good for you.
Eating sugar in moderation is fine. A whole chocolate cake? That's a problem. If you can't control yourself with sweets, stop eating them for a few weeks. This includes fruit. This will give your body some time to reset itself.
After the reset period, you can reintroduce fruits and sugary foods in moderation. 1 small piece of cake or a single candy bar or a few pieces of dark chocolate or a 1/2 cup of ice cream. Read the serving sizes, and weigh out a portion. And stick to it.
You are stronger than your cravings, even if you think you aren't right now. Even if some "doctor" is telling you your hormones work against you.0 -
I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.0 -
jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol. I decided to go to bed get comfy, that way I ain't going to eat it lol. Natural sugar is fine I eat fruit (no juices), but still limit it. Soon as I'm back to having a flat stomache il reintroduce, but not as a means of fuel but a treat.
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PeachyCarol wrote: »If you're not diabetic and don't have insulin resistance, insulin isn't a bad guy. Don't fall for the pseudo-science surrounding its role in digestion.
Too much of anything isn't good for you.
Eating sugar in moderation is fine. A whole chocolate cake? That's a problem. If you can't control yourself with sweets, stop eating them for a few weeks. This includes fruit. This will give your body some time to reset itself.
After the reset period, you can reintroduce fruits and sugary foods in moderation. 1 small piece of cake or a single candy bar or a few pieces of dark chocolate or a 1/2 cup of ice cream. Read the serving sizes, and weigh out a portion. And stick to it.
You are stronger than your cravings, even if you think you aren't right now. Even if some "doctor" is telling you your hormones work against you.
I went to bed problem solved lol. Tomorrow is another battle0 -
bobby19666 wrote: »jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol.
Really? NO ONE can? NO ONE?
Hmm. I have gone from eating a whole bag of Ghirardelli squares in one sitting to being able to stop at just one square.
You can do it if you put your mind to it.
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booksandchocolate12 wrote: »bobby19666 wrote: »jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol.
Really? NO ONE can? NO ONE?
Hmm. I have gone from eating a whole bag of Ghirardelli squares in one sitting to being able to stop at just one.
You can do it if you put your mind to it.
Here is my N=1,
I routinely only eat two of the Hershey "nugget candies".(The almond ones are awesome) I stop at two. Mind over matter.0 -
the sugar again! lol try to eat some fruit when craving a sweet if you need a piece of cake do as Liftng4Lis says and eat within your calorie intake
I assume you mean cake from the cake tree in our backyards, because you've previously stated we should only eat things that are natural.
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jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
I do eat (small amounts of high quality) chocolate because I like it, but chocolate cravings can be a sign of a magnesium deficiency:
What your choccy cravings are trying to tell you
...While we all get peckish, there’s a difference between feeling hungry and having a sudden urge for a specific food. In fact, intense food cravings can be a sign you’re deficient in certain nutrients.
So, the next time all you can think about is a juicy steak, Dairy Milk or even ice, pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you and try one of our clever food swaps . . .
YOU CRAVE: CHOCOLATE
WHAT IT MEANS: Chocolate is rich in magnesium, so strong cravings could indicate a deficiency in a mineral vital for your skin and hair.
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‘Drinking too much alcohol, tea, coffee and fizzy drinks can also deplete levels of magnesium,’ says Nicola Lowe, professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Central Lancashire.
TRY: If it has to be chocolate, opt for one that contains at least 75 per cent cocoa, as this will contain more magnesium and less sugar.
Nuts are actually a richer source, particularly Brazils. Leafy green veg are also good, as are brown rice, wholemeal bread, and pumpkin seeds — though not quite so moreish.
If you’re a chocoholic and suffer from PMS symptoms such as irritability, headaches, cramps and bloating, it may be worth trying a magnesium supplement
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2721369/What-choccy-cravings-trying-tell-not-mention-yearning-cheese-meat-rice.html#ixzz3f7sXvGy3
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bobby19666 wrote: »I am trying to keep insulin down to keep metabolism burning. So complex carbs only eat fruit but I'd demolish fudge cake right now
this is so wrong, I don't know where to start.
eating sugar will not suppress your metabolism. Protein also spikes your insulin levels, but are you worried about that also shutting down your metabolism??
The sugar in your fruit = the sugar in the fudge cake.
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bobby19666 wrote: »I am trying to keep insulin down to keep metabolism burning. So complex carbs only eat fruit but I'd demolish fudge cake right now
If you're trying to give your tastebuds a sweet treat and focus on a complex carb solution, I recommend cutting out all fake sugars along with the added sugars it sounds like you're cutting out. After 2-6 weeks of that, even roast sweet potatoes and carrots will taste "sweet."
But for me this isn't sustainable, personally. I echo the suggestion for a square or two of dark dark dark chocolate most days. Like 75-90% cocoa. For me, it gave me a "treat" I could look forward to all day, and say "no" to other treats knowing I had that chocolate waiting for me. (And it only comes to 4-5g of carbs, if you're into that kind of thing.)
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bobby19666 wrote: »How do I get over sugar cravings. I drink water but physiologically crave the sweet stuff, even a slice of cake lol
Hi Bobby,
I do eat (small amounts of) treats, but after increasing protein, fat, veggies, and exercise, I crave them less. The less sugar I eat, the less I crave it.
Simple carbs make me sleepy, so I save them for the end of the day.
Best,
KK
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there are plenty of healthy options that will cure a sweet tooth. for instance, carob chips, use them in place of chocolate chips and make some no bake oatmeal cookies with them.0
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bobby19666 wrote: »jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol.
Wrong. Single fun sized Snickers. I'm done. One cookie. Done. 1/4 cup of ice cream? Done.
I have all these things appearing at various times in my diary.
One thing is for sure. If you continue to believe you won't be able to stop... you won't be able to.
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Life0fbrian wrote: »there are plenty of healthy options that will cure a sweet tooth. for instance, carob chips, use them in place of chocolate chips and make some no bake oatmeal cookies with them.
The only "advantage" to carob is that it doesn't have caffeine and theobromine. For people who aren't sensitive to either of those, chocolate is a better choice because of its flavanols.
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bobby19666 wrote: »jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol.
I let chocolate chips dissolve in my mouth one by one and can make 70 calories worth of Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips last 45 minutes. I am thoroughly over my itch for chocolate by the time I am done.
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booksandchocolate12 wrote: »bobby19666 wrote: »jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol.
Really? NO ONE can? NO ONE?
Hmm. I have gone from eating a whole bag of Ghirardelli squares in one sitting to being able to stop at just one square.
You can do it if you put your mind to it.
I was joking. It's easier to just not stock cupboards with it. But if I abstain long enough il be fine. Should point out in UK. Sugar was added to processed foods from 60s which iskshama2001 wrote: »bobby19666 wrote: »How do I get over sugar cravings. I drink water but physiologically crave the sweet stuff, even a slice of cake lol
Hi Bobby,
I do eat (small amounts of) treats, but after increasing protein, fat, veggies, and exercise, I crave them less. The less sugar I eat, the less I crave it.
Simple carbs make me sleepy, so I save them for the end of the day.
Best,
KK
I don't eat simple carbs as it's sugar. But 1 week Lost 5 lb so I'm 12 stone 10 now. Get to 11 stone 7 il be happy lol. It's the flavour of a cadbury boost bar lol, the flavor will be my treat when I get to 12 stone lol0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »bobby19666 wrote: »jeebieheebies wrote: »I have dealt with INTENSE cravings. I would try stuffing myself with healthy foods just so there was no room to eat, but still couldn't stop. Tried eating just a square of really dark chocolate, couldn't handle it. Right now I am trying to go cold turkey, no chocolate. Just cause I want to mentally cleanse myself of it, forget how delicious it is. Chocolate things are the only things I go crazy with anyway (all other sweet things I have no problem resisting). So I put a calender of the month up on my wall, so it is really obvious and I have to look at it every day, as well as anyone in my room. I am putting a smiley face on right before I go to sleep, on days that I am successful. Then I wrote next to it my reward (writing it and constantly looking at it will help I think, as opposed to just having it in my mind): 5 smileys is a $5 giftcard to MAC cosmetics (a store whose stuff I ogle but never buy cause it's so much money), and 3 *consecutive* smiley faces is also an additional $5 giftcard. It's new and I'm only on my third day, but a system I've done before [gym regularly, flossing daily, squat challenge] and have been successful everytime. Something about having it on my wall really motivates me. I'd recommend anyone do it
Oh and also, I want to stay without chocolate for a few months (~6), and then only have it really rarely/special occassions.
Good for you. 2 pieces of dark chocolate is healthy. But I can't stop at 2 no one can lol.
I let chocolate chips dissolve in my mouth one by one and can make 70 calories worth of Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips last 45 minutes. I am thoroughly over my itch for chocolate by the time I am done.
Lol I've tried this but it's like fruit pastilles I get tempted to chew or chomp lol. I've gone a week without added sugar. Bar fruit as need nutrients and I'm ok at the moment. Chewing gum so it helps0
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