How do you fight afternoon SWEETS cravings?!

ShelbyBeck414

So...i've noticed that in the afternoon....a short while after my lunch...as I'm sitting at my office desk waiting for the workday to end...I get HUGE SWEETS CRAVINGS!! Most days I can avoid dashing towards the candy dish in the other room...but somedays I give in..:(
What are your secrets....aside from guzzling water (which I do all day).

jrditt

maybe have some berries nearby? or rice cakes that are flavored?

sarglava

GIVE IN!!
Don't eat a whole cake... but allow yourself a little like some dark chocolate pieces (not milk or white chocolate). It's not going to kill you and you won't binge later on.

Auspiciousgirl

If I remember, I bring a square of dark chocolate with me for after lunch. I need to indulge a little Otherwise, a second cup of coffee usually goes better than water for me (I drink water all day, too).

sissamae

Fat free chocolate pudding it was my afternoon snack today and it worked

MissBettyBoop2

I have a chocolate protein drink...

oliviazool

Sugar free chewing gum. Crystal Light powder in water. Very sweet!

live4turns

with boxing gloves and some steel toe boots. I just drink a cup of coffee with one truvia or equal. I usually get food comatosed after lunch and around 2:30ish i get real sleepy. then I just chug some coffee and i'm good.

Marmalina

fat free chocolate pudding.. ooo thats a good one!

Trinafaye78

The 90 calorie fiber one brownies are REALLY good! Or Special K has Fruit Crisps that are 100 calories that are REALLY yummy! I keep both in my lunch bag so I am prepared for a craving when it hits, but I only get to pick one each day

halpinj1

red grapes are so sweet. just let your body and your taste buds get acclimated to healthier, natural food, and they will taste soooo sweet after a while.

987Runner

I'll eat a Special K Bar, probably not the best choice, but if I know I'm working out after work, it's okay to me. I'll also down a lot of water to get that full feeling so I can forget about it after a while.

sgroff102

Extra Dessert Delights Gum. The Mint Chocolate Chip and Orange Dream Pop are the best!

bikiniready201

I like to make a pumpkin spice tea (decaf) and add extra skim milk to give it a latte feel! i dont put sugar in, but im sure a packet wouldnt be that bad and would taste delish! that goes for all herbal teas

Jill_newimprovedversion

Water and cinnamon supplements. Seriously.

crazybeautifulkittie

Trader Joes light kettle corn and a piece of their simply lite chocolate bar. That way I have chocolate and some "substance" of sweets. pretty satsifying.

laddyboy

drink water.

wftiger

I keep Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses and Ice Breaker mints in my desk. Then I can have one or even 2 without wasting my calories for the day. Trick is to not eat the entire stash and I don't do it everyday, just the ones I can't resist urge anymore.

One other item -- Jelly Belly. Only 4 calories and 1 carb per. So you can eat what you have left (sometimes I only eat 2 or 3 but give me the sugar and come in so many yummy flavors).

amyschn

I usually chew on a piece of sugar free gum or eat a sugar free jello or pudding. If I'm actually hungry I'll grab a Fiber One 90 calorie chocolate peanut butter bar, those are awesome!

TiffanyDawn79

100 calorie packs are my sweet escape! I love the chocolate covered pretzels.

mrsjenfrank

Chocolate Peanut Protein Shake made with Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk, or (before I started doing low carb... can't justify how many carbs pudding is) Green Grapes with sugar free chocolate pudding. If that wont do the trick, I allow myself a candy or two. But no more treats for the rest of the day.

lizzybethanne

So...i've noticed that in the afternoon....a short while after my lunch...as I'm sitting at my office desk waiting for the workday to end...I get HUGE SWEETS CRAVINGS!! Most days I can avoid dashing towards the candy dish in the other room...but somedays I give in..:(
What are your secrets....aside from guzzling water (which I do all day).

Atkins has a line of Endulge snacks I keep them in my desk @ work and I eat half if the urge hits and you can save the other half for the next time you crave swwets!

gazz777

Don't fight it.... Give in - BUT make a smarter choice.

Mine is lo-calorie mints OR, if that is the trigger, brush your teeth with or keep mouth-wash mint flavour nearby ... I don't know if this is universal but it works for me to tell my brain / body - "ENOUGH" !

I am full from lunch right now but I have the sweets cravings, so off I go !

ShelbyBeck414

Oh you are all FABULOUS!! Thanks for the tips and ideas.....today I will be READY!

thepetiterunner

I make sure to include something sweet with my lunch (i.e. fruit, yogurt) and I eat that last so the last taste in my mouth is something sweet.

After that, I make sure to have fruit or other "approved" sweets around and try those before I eat something like a chocolate bar.

And if things get desperate, I have a stash of hershey's milk chocolate kisses (~ 30 cals/each) and I'll have one of those and make sure that while I'm eating it, I'm focusing on how good it tastes and enjoying it. Mindless eating just means I eat extra cals, so I try to really enjoy what I'm having.

ShelbyBeck414

These are all great tips..:) I bought a bag of dark chocolate mini Dove squares and had my husband 'hide the bag'...and if I ever need something sweet, I'll ask for one.

Scorpioangel

I make these cupcakes that have 101 calories total with icing and 1 gram of fat along with 2 grams of protein Delish!

beckylawrence70

Have something sweet, just in moderation, everything in moderation!

emrys1976

When I have a good protein:carb ratio for lunch, I don't have afternoon sweet cravings - just a thought. a good ratio for me is 1:2 or higher on protein.

dalgal26

For me, it is sugar free gum plus extra water

Sabresgal63

A piece of fruit with a small piece of cheese or sometimes..................wait for it.................a diet soda:bigsmile: