How do you fight afternoon SWEETS cravings?!

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  • lizzybethanne
    lizzybethanne Posts: 8 Member
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    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
    gazz777 Posts: 722
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    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
    ShelbyBeck414 Posts: 123
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    Oh you are all FABULOUS!! Thanks for the tips and ideas.....today I will be READY! :D
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
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    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
    ShelbyBeck414 Posts: 123
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    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
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
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    I make these cupcakes that have 101 calories total with icing and 1 gram of fat along with 2 grams of protein :) Delish!
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
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    Have something sweet, just in moderation, everything in moderation!
  • emrys1976
    emrys1976 Posts: 213 Member
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    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
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
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    For me, it is sugar free gum plus extra water
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
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    A piece of fruit with a small piece of cheese or sometimes..................wait for it.................a diet soda:bigsmile:
  • Twins2007
    Twins2007 Posts: 236 Member
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    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). :)

    OMG..I was just about to post the SAME question!!

    Thanks for sharing :)
  • spacecase76
    spacecase76 Posts: 673 Member
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    Tea. I like the lipton green tea that is cranberry pomegranate flavored. I also keep around the 90 cal fiber one brownies and a few of the fiber bars as well.
  • Tawny13
    Tawny13 Posts: 6
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    Water and cinnamon supplements. Seriously.

    What is a cinnamon supplement, never heard of it.
  • cgraylyon
    cgraylyon Posts: 292 Member
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    Well . . . . Special K came out with these awesome Granola Bars? I think cookies! They are called fruit crisps and they are in the granola bar section. I love them! I was kind of questioning them, because they are only 100 calories. BUT WOW! They are yummy!!!!!
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
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    I drink fruity herbal teas with milk.
  • sunnyskyjb
    sunnyskyjb Posts: 258 Member
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    Great ideas, everyone.

    I like the Edy's single serve slow churned light ice crem cups -- or Kozy Shack rice pudding cups.
  • lindsayleigh82
    lindsayleigh82 Posts: 11
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    I like chocolate flavoured cheerios or sugar free jello, the cheerios are nice cause they are crunchy and my baby snacks on them with me so it's easy.
  • hannah0809
    hannah0809 Posts: 1
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    An apple and a tablespoon of peanut butter! The sweetness of the apple and the texture of the peanut butter has a caramel effect in the mouth. It's about 175 calories or so. Plus the fiber from the apple and the protein from the peanut butter makes it very satisfying.
  • DKBelle
    DKBelle Posts: 585
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    Baking something in a healthy way :P
    Check out my site for recipes and if you feel like add me as friend :)

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooking-ideasHomemade-Healthy-Foods/179121125503371
  • Blessedmommy_2x
    Blessedmommy_2x Posts: 419 Member
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    100 cal Kettle corn popcorn OR a cup of of hot cocoa :-) Probably not the healthiest thing.. but its low in calories and gets the job done.

    On a healthier side- a protein bar, or fruit salad

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