Cravings

sarahlovesfood25

Hi all, how can i stop cravings for chocs, biscuits etc its mainly in the evening time when kids have gone to bed? Any advice would be great, thank you

JessicaJS23

Last night I craved Coke and Swedish fish. I complained about it via MFP and then went to sleep. Just don't buy it and it won't be there to have.

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sarahlovesfood25

Thanks for the advice, sometimes when i crave in the day i just go on my treadmill but about an hour after i go back to wanting snacky things

Gimsteinn

LiftingLady5 wrote: »

Make yourself do lots of push ups every time you have a craving. Soon it won't be worth the effort?

Or she will just end up like me and love push ups It's a win win situation

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sarahlovesfood25

Hate push ups it feels like im gonna fall flat on my face lol but im gona do sit ups

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sarahlovesfood25

Thank u hun x

GreenGoddess22

Drink some water. Sounds silly but sometimes I find that I'm really just thirsty.

sarahlovesfood25

I do find that helps but sometimes when im craving badly i eat like a pig then feel guilty

gothchiq

Buy the darkest high end chocolate you can find like 90%. Slowly nibble one square. It is so intense, you will likely not desire another piece, but be satisfied. The serotonin boost from the cacao will happen. One square of this is 60 calories.

sarahlovesfood25

Ty x

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teetertatertango

I know the feeling...kids in bed, everything squared away for tomorrow...now it's ME time. Find ways to pamper yourself or unwind without food...nice bath, a book, etc.

You can also save calories for an evening snack if you like. If it's planned and fits in your macros/micros, why not?

saragd012

littlemissbgiff wrote: »

OP, try brushing your teeth when you start craving something. Sounds silly but I find the simple fact that I don't want "dirty my mouth" a good deterrent from snacking. No snake oil involved!!

This is a great tip. Admittedly I make sure I always have enough calories for dessert every night, but when I get mid-day cravings it's usually just boredom. So I'll go for a quick walk, drink water, and brush my teeth, that generally solves the cravings.

sarahlovesfood25

Yes i agree i think mines just boredom but im gonna save calories to hav that treat snack wen kids r in bed maybe some dark choc

Karb_Kween

Tell yourself "no."

sarahlovesfood25

I do tell myself "no" and ask myself why am i greedy lol ☺️

PowerMan40

If you get cravings make sure you not low on water. first thing, dring a big glass of water, if that settles and your hungry, eat real food. Sometimes we mistake hunger for thirst.

sarahlovesfood25

Yea i do that i drink alot of water a day

cbstewart88

Once in a while I find that I crave cheese! So I buy a small block of expensive French cheese (Petit Basque) - which is extremely flavorful and intense. I cut off a small piece and enjoy! It feels like a splurge because it costs so much..and kind of naughty too...like buying a pair of Louboutins...but for my tastebuds...