what do you do whenyou crave for sweets

Peridotite

Eat them

Yep :drinker:

blv0267

I have a sweet usually in the form of Hershey Kisses and/or strawberries.

LeeMStephens

Not eat them. Period. That's how you get, and stay, fat...eating a bunch of junk and not working out enough.

harriet_tubman

drink diet dr. pepper or mio or something sugar free.

charmedlife78

yummyyy i wish usa had cadbury hot chocolate! oh no... now im thinkin about cadbury eggs

bbcoachcory

I have found that spacing my meals out to 5 or 6 a day then I do not get the cravings. Eating is a good thing. Our body needs the fuel to survive and for muscle growth. Just remember everything in moderation.

lkerbym

I like 8.25 oz. chocolate muscle milk. I have one everyday and it makes me very happy! 100 calories and worth every sip.

XXXMinnieXXX

I make fat free muffins or low fat banana bread. Search for the recipe on here! X

cupcake28

I first try seeing if it will pass, I read somewhere cravings last about 21 minutes .. so far it's been true 15 mins or so for me.
If the cravings keep coming back frequently I try having a healthier version of whatever I'm craving.
If that doesn't work, or if I know already that alternatives never hit the "spot" I eat it in moderation so I don't completely go crazy when I break down later!
Besides this is supposed to be a lifestyle change and if it's something I can't do or live without for the rest of my life .. I try to balance it into my life.

Sound like the best plan to me...... I do however keep a stock of Option hot chocolates ornly 40cals portion, these are my best friend.

However I also find the hot chocolate really isnt doing it for me I have whatever it is a craving I just make sure I log it and adjust accordingly for the day. :0)

lorro

1) Delay - the urge usually goes
2) Have a small one
3) Have an alternative - choc highlights or fruit
4) If all else fails, write down how much I want sweets vs how much I want to be healthy.

traveller888

I eat them usually, but just part of a serving. If they are small they last if you eat them slowly. Put it in a bowl/on a plate and put the bag or container away. Otherwise, get a small spoon and eat slowly (like ice cream)...make it last. Eat merigunes really slowly, too. Not many calories.

I have a perpetual sweet tooth!

MrsGarrett23

Normally I just find some type of small candy or something. Its better to go ahead and eat what it is and work it off later....that's what I have been doing.

christinerush

Great idea! I like to eat Body Lite Protein bites, about 39 calories and lots of protein!

qtcaro

I have a little of the sweets I want. If I try having something else, I may end up having the "something else" and still coming back to what I wanted and end up eating more.

reneelee

Eat them

Me too

Mabelbabel

If possible I brush my teeth or use a mouthwash.......failing that I'll eat what I crave just to a lesser amount.

KyleB65

Have a candy!

Don't hoover a pint of Ice Cream! But if you have a sweet craving, have a little something sweet.

For me, I like a Werther's Original every now & then. Or, a small glass of milk and a couple of Oeros before bed!

If you really want to avoid any refined sugar. Have a piece of fruit.

rasptorte

My naturopath suggested almonds. Apparantly, if you eat a couple of almonds, the protein in the almonds normalizes your blood sugar and kills the craving. It has been working for me quite well. You could just eat a sweet treat instead, but I find that when I give into my craving for sweets I end up having stronger cravings for sweets later on.

daffodilsoup

I eat them, log them, and budget the rest of my day's calories accordingly.

RachelsReboot

Depending on where I am at for the day I make a protein shake(frozen milk cubes, fruit, etc.) or take a protein shot (just the protein powder and 4 oz water)

Kills my craving and gives me what my body needs instead.

Porcelain1981

If it's not pure hunger or a bad habit (i.e. stress reaction), then I opt for sweet fruit such as honeydew melon, grapes etc.

I do keep snack boxes of raisins in work for emergencies, that keep me from making worse choices.

mgaither

I am obsessed with Nutella so when I get a sweet craving I eat a spoonful.

Ditto. I love chocolate, so my "dessert" is a tablespoon of nutella and a half cup (okay sometimes a full cup) of strawberries.

ErinBeth7

I usually try to ride it out. Its one of those things that quickly passes.

momma3sweetgirls

me too

lisaap77

I have a piece of fruit, or a glass of dark chocolate almond milk or chew gum. Or if my calories allow it, I have the correct portion size of what I'm craving and savor every bite!

softballsharie

I reach for either a low fat chocolate pudding, or 100 calorie hostess strawberry cupcakes. They both definitely satisfy my sweet craving, without sacrificing too many calories. These solutions have been my savior through my diet lol

SoDamnHungry

Eat them! =D But for things like my sweet cravings after dinner, I'll either chew gum or suck on a few sour jelly bellies, since it isn't about hunger, but getting the sweet taste right after my salty meal.

Ajones33

I eat it as well, I just fit it into my calories.

Although for days I think I may go 'over board' and not be able to stop myself I go for a walk. Around the neighborhood, my office or wherever I am. It tends to distract me from that sweet tooth crave.

JustLena75

Have whatever it is. Snack sized candy bars are great.

Robyn_T

chocolate protein shake.