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Eat ALL the carbs!!!

MaddMaestro
MaddMaestro Posts: 405 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I notice my body goes through patterns where all I want to do is eat soft pretzel, candy and anything that's carb & sugar heavy. What's a good substitute to stave off this kind of craving when it comes and goes?

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  • MaddMaestro
    MaddMaestro Posts: 405 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Oh, and don't demonize food.
    Trying not to.. I only do because I'm recovering from binge eating problems, so I avoid what triggers me wanting to eat more in the first place.

  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    MaddMaestro wrote: »
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Oh, and don't demonize food.
    Trying not to.. I only do because I'm recovering from binge eating problems, so I avoid what triggers me wanting to eat more in the first place.
    That's hard, but it can be done. Lots of work on habits and mindset, finding other ways to handle emotions and stress etc. Balancing structure with freedom. It takes time. It can get better.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I get that carb urge also about once each month. I figure that it's my brain screaming at me to refill the glycogen tank. I try to cut off the eating before I get 1000 calories over my food target. How often do you experience it?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    That's me before my period every month. I just try to make it fit in my days, and I try to be more active to make it fit.
  • nicolegt7
    nicolegt7 Posts: 2 Member
    Not all people can handle moderation...i can't eat sugar because even if I have a little I can't stop...it's been 3 months no sugar and I feel great
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    nicolegt7 wrote: »
    Not all people can handle moderation...i can't eat sugar because even if I have a little I can't stop...it's been 3 months no sugar and I feel great

    That's me too. For me, it's best to avoid those foods completely.... Helps my health too.
  • demorelli
    demorelli Posts: 508 Member
    Possibly find recipe for reasonable calorie versions of what you start craving, then make a small batch. Not only will making them reduce calories by being lower calories but the time it takes to get them made might give your cravings a little time to subside. And also make sure you're eating regularly enough that you don't get a hungry feeling because that can trigger or amplify cravings
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Eat high fiber carbs.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I find lack of sleep causes me to crave quick energy, aka carbs. If that is an issue try improving sleep patterns.
  • amuslimahh
    amuslimahh Posts: 15 Member
    Agree with the sleep advice
  • MaddMaestro
    MaddMaestro Posts: 405 Member
    edited February 2017
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    I get that carb urge also about once each month. I figure that it's my brain screaming at me to refill the glycogen tank. I try to cut off the eating before I get 1000 calories over my food target. How often do you experience it?

    Oh, about one a month..

    The sleep advice makes sense too. I have been having trouble with sleeping the past few days
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