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What do you do for cravings?

sandrinamsilva
sandrinamsilva Posts: 651 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
So I have been really good for a couple of days - eating right and exercising. Out of the blue right now, I get this craving for chocolate chip cookies. I don't plan on giving in (yet) but don't know what to do to get my mind off of it. What do you do when you get cravings?

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  • tammyr76
    tammyr76 Posts: 174
    If they don't pass after a healthy snack I usually allow myself 1,,,and only 1....that way I don't go binge eating and eat a whole pack of something later...
  • chellekoren
    chellekoren Posts: 273 Member
    Hah, funny. I either exercise MORE to offset the plan for cookies OR I try to think "I'm too lazy to MAKE cookies." Before I know it, another day is here and either it is another craving or again, I exercise to PLAN for those cookies!!!
  • InfamousQ
    InfamousQ Posts: 266 Member
    Try to eat a few in moderation then move on. This should kill it.
  • swinginchandra
    swinginchandra Posts: 418 Member
    haha, I've had the most INSANE cravings for cookies for the past few days... so this last time when I was at the grocery store, instead of buying my usual granola to put on my yogurt, I bought one of those mini chocolate chip cookie cereals. It's about the same calorie count actually, and I found a brand with high fiber - whole grains, etc. Plus, it satisfies my craving!!

    Amy
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    Instead of trying to eat/drink healthier stuff, doing something unrelated to eating might work better for some people. Something to take your mind off eating, like completely. Exercising, reading a book, (TV/movies might not be the best since some people tend to munch while watching the screen...) video games, shopping, singing, dancing... etc.
  • sarahttini
    sarahttini Posts: 186
    Go shopping and when things don't fit right...the cookies and cravings suddenly disappear.
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    I keep a tin of the Godiva dark chocolate pearls in my desk. When I have a super craving I eat one. If that doesn't work I eat two!
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    As long as it's something that I don't go nuts eating, I work it into my food plan.
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    Go shopping and when things don't fit right...the cookies and cravings suddenly disappear.


    I LOVE THIS IDEA!
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I usually give myself a small portion of what I am craving that way I don't binge on the whole box of cookies =) I am an ice cream kinda girl and I love skinny cow!! I think smartones has a cookie ice cream sunday that is good... maybe try that?
  • sandrinamsilva
    sandrinamsilva Posts: 651 Member
    Go shopping and when things don't fit right...the cookies and cravings suddenly disappear.


    I LOVE THIS IDEA!

    Me too.
  • sandrinamsilva
    sandrinamsilva Posts: 651 Member
    Thanks everyone. My cookie craving is not as strong I think I will put it off till my break time. I usually do well with just giving myself 1 then stopping. I once had a Taco-Bell regualer taco craving for a month (i never even eat regular tacos) by the time I gave in I was like this isnt that great.
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