Dealing with cravings

autumnslioness
autumnslioness Posts: 8
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How does everyone deal with cravings? I'm craving comfort food big time.

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  • EMTFreakGirl
    EMTFreakGirl Posts: 597 Member
    I try the old tricks of: wait 20 minutes, brush you teeth, eat a dill pickle, drink a big glass of water, etc...
    Sometimes I just give in....sometimes our cravings are our bodies telling us something. Best of luck to you!
  • autumnslioness
    autumnslioness Posts: 8
    It's more the foods that I'm trying to limit, like cupcakes and cookies and dishes full of butter and cheese. I mean, I could still have a little bit, but I have a hard time with self control, thus MFP.
  • Nix_Way
    Nix_Way Posts: 201 Member
    Yup. I gave into my cravings yesterday. My biggest problem with finally giving in is that the next day after giving in I crave unhealthy foods even more!!! The day after is sooo hard. I'm having a constant fight in my head today trying to keep myself from going bananas in the kitchen again.
    I won't give in again, but I hate dealing with the "day after" cravings.

    I think everyone deals with them to some degree. I know during TOM (which for me is righ now) I seem to have the most... stupid hormones!! Stupid self-discipline!! :D

    I also do the "wait it out and distract myself" routine usually. Is there a particular thing you are craving?? Chocolate?? Gooey cheese dishes?? Pasta?? Pizza??
    If the cravings are for a certain thing, maybe you could do some research online and find a lower calorie recipe and make it yourself. That way you would have a go-to dish to make when the cravings hit. Even if its different foods all the time, think of how many dishes you could learn to cook!!!

    Sometimes I don't want anything in particular.. I just feel the need to FEED.. and when I have figured that out, I use distraction like giving myself a pedi or mani. Going window shopping at a store where I can't yet fit into their clothes. Something like that.

    I hope this helps a little. Feel free to add me as a friend. I log daily and comment as often as I can. OH!!! Another thing that REALLY helps me when I am craving nothing in particular is logging into MFP and catching up on everyones status and reading alll the forums and trying to reach out to someone else who is needing a cheer up or a helping hand. It really does wonders for you to feel like maybe you have helped someone or made their day a little brighter!

    Nix :flowerforyou:
  • kcb0308
    kcb0308 Posts: 73 Member
    Awe... Pizza. And of course salty foods. I find if I'm eating enough, but not too much, and often enough that I won't get the cravings as bad.
  • mstina0305
    mstina0305 Posts: 3 Member
    Nix,

    I really enjoyed your answer to her question, gives me some ideas of how to beat my cravings also. I do have a question, how do you make someone your friend so you can follow or be followed for extra support.

    Tina
  • grandmamere
    grandmamere Posts: 155 Member
    Yup. I gave into my cravings yesterday. My biggest problem with finally giving in is that the next day after giving in I crave unhealthy foods even more!!! The day after is sooo hard. I'm having a constant fight in my head today trying to keep myself from going bananas in the kitchen again.
    I won't give in again, but I hate dealing with the "day after" cravings.

    I think everyone deals with them to some degree. I know during TOM (which for me is righ now) I seem to have the most... stupid hormones!! Stupid self-discipline!! :D

    I also do the "wait it out and distract myself" routine usually. Is there a particular thing you are craving?? Chocolate?? Gooey cheese dishes?? Pasta?? Pizza??
    If the cravings are for a certain thing, maybe you could do some research online and find a lower calorie recipe and make it yourself. That way you would have a go-to dish to make when the cravings hit. Even if its different foods all the time, think of how many dishes you could learn to cook!!!

    Sometimes I don't want anything in particular.. I just feel the need to FEED.. and when I have figured that out, I use distraction like giving myself a pedi or mani. Going window shopping at a store where I can't yet fit into their clothes. Something like that.

    I hope this helps a little. Feel free to add me as a friend. I log daily and comment as often as I can. OH!!! Another thing that REALLY helps me when I am craving nothing in particular is logging into MFP and catching up on everyones status and reading alll the forums and trying to reach out to someone else who is needing a cheer up or a helping hand. It really does wonders for you to feel like maybe you have helped someone or made their day a little brighter!

    Nix :flowerforyou:

    I like how you handle this. Well said! I needed to hear this too! Thanks:wink:
  • pineapple_jojo
    pineapple_jojo Posts: 440 Member
    Tina, just click on the person's picture and you will see a button to add them as a friend - do try to include a message with your friend request as some people decline requests with no message :)
  • Lemmynade
    Lemmynade Posts: 160 Member
    I agree with teeth brushing, and waiting. Mints or oranges seem to help me in a pinch (especially clemintines!). And the forums here are fantastic, especially the Success Stories! Feel free to add me!
  • Ignaura
    Ignaura Posts: 203 Member
    I don't have cravings anymore. If I do have them, which is very rare, I usually give in and have whatever I'm craving... doesn't happen a lot.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    I give in and have a portion or half portion. I spent enough time avoiding a craving with drinking more water and subbing with "healthier" options only to give in and end up with more calories wasted on food I didn't want than if I just ate whatever I was craving.
  • masdec7
    masdec7 Posts: 166 Member
    It's more the foods that I'm trying to limit, like cupcakes and cookies and dishes full of butter and cheese. I mean, I could still have a little bit, but I have a hard time with self control, thus MFP.

    I choose to plan a small portion of the foods I love but shouldn't eat much of into my calorie count for the day. I make sure I keep it separate from other foods in the house so I know that I will get that coveted last piece. This helps me have just a piece without over doing it. Anything else I love but shouldn't eat, I just don't have. I remind myself, "what do I want more: to lose the weight or that piece of ...?" This helps me keep my craving in perspective. It also helps me to keep busy, so if I'm craving, I go do something physical (like clean or do a craft). If my hands are full, I cannot fill my mouth! :smile: I also allow myself one "cheat" meal (only one meal) a week where I don't really count. It has worked for me so far.
  • EMTFreakGirl
    EMTFreakGirl Posts: 597 Member
    I also keep pre-portioned snack sized baggies of the things that I love but have a hard time controlling myself around, like 100g of grapes, 30g cheese or 30 g Nutrition mixed nuts, for example. Then if I do snack, I just snack in an "approved" (in my mind) amount Some really great ideas here.
  • redladywitch
    redladywitch Posts: 799 Member
    I will eat just one serving. Sometimes I drink water, brush my teeth, distract myself to keep busy, go for a walk, do some housework, or something like that. I also try to consume enough fat and protein so that I feel fuller for a longer amount of time. I hope this helps. I wish you the very best.

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