How do u stop yourself from eating what u crave????

cheermom87
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  • threeta
    threeta Posts: 2
    drink water
  • Megs081211
    Megs081211 Posts: 150
    I don't keep it in the house, or if it is I put it somewhere, where it will take more work than it's worth to get.
  • MalissaDC
    MalissaDC Posts: 123
    Remove sugar from your diet.

    Eat real food not artificial low fat/ sugar free substitutes--I noticed that eating real food changed my happiness and satisfaction a LOT!!

    Find something you're allowed to eat (within the parameters of your plan ) and enjoy that.
  • Drastiic
    Drastiic Posts: 322 Member
    Willpower. The more you exercise it, the easier it becomes.

    Moderation and portion control. If it fits your macros/calorie goal, it won't hurt you to indulge every now and then.
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    To put it short - I don't. If I want something, I just get a small portion. Usually my craving is satisfied by a small amount, and not the big pile I used to eat. I eat a little, then wait. Usually the craving passes quickly after that.
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    I wish I new. Lately my thing is peanut butter. Today I ate 6 tbs plain cuz I craved it. I tried water, brushing my teeth, chewing gum and exercise to get rid of the craving but I failed and ate it. Now I'm 1000+ over my intake :(
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    I think of the progress I've made in my weight loss, and consider if the temporary pleasure of the craving is worth sacrificing my long term weight loss goals. I also started eating almond and raisins mix as a snack...i've convinced myself it's just as delicious as a snickers bar.
  • coolswim11
    coolswim11 Posts: 2
    gum. gum. gum.
  • bharriscar
    bharriscar Posts: 91 Member
    Find a healthy substitute and think about why you're trying to get healthy.
  • 40Club
    40Club Posts: 47
    I keep positive alternatives on hand. For example, I keep almonds or 100 calorie popcorn around the house to offset any desires for something salty or chips. Or as a substitute for chocolate I'll keep chocolate protein powder on hand for a quick shake or those Weight Watchers Smart Delights (little cup of dessert). Just some of my examples.
  • cominupmilhouse
    cominupmilhouse Posts: 257 Member
    Don't buy it!
  • Caligirl_92
    Caligirl_92 Posts: 53 Member
    What I found that helps is first of all don't have the item in the house whats so ever. If you get a craving drink a glass of water if that doesn't help then do 20 squats, 20 jumping jacks, and 20 lunges if your still craving your proably hungry for something and you should eat something healthy.
  • sherronh
    sherronh Posts: 119 Member
    -dont keep it around you

    -learn why its unhealthy and what it does to your body

    -think of what your goal is and if its worth postponing it for that moment of "pleasure"
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    I go for a short walk down the street
  • RuthSweetTooth
    RuthSweetTooth Posts: 461 Member
    That's a very good question I was asking myself a while ago when I would have loved to have eaten a few cookies.

    I made myself a cup of chamomile tea (fake sugar) and that solved the cravings. I don't think I'm really hungry. Are you hungry?

    Ruth
    :ohwell:
  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
    Not keeping it in the house makes you think twice about really wanting it or not. That said if I really want it I fit it in to my calories for the day and if necessary do extra exercise.
  • chameleon77
    chameleon77 Posts: 124
    I was just contemplating this question today. Everyone on here has great ideas and I pretty much know what to do, but I tend to turn my back on what is good for me when I am having that serious craving and then I feel like **** after!!! I believe I just have to apply the knowledge I have into what is right for me personally. Not an easy task to do!!
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    for me it's pizza. I'll have 2 slices every other week. just for 1 meal not the entire day. Over time the cravings went away since I wasn't completely depriving myself of it. For me portion control and moderation works best instead of cutting something out entirely.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Honestly? I don't. If I REALLY want something that badly, I just eat it. It makes more sense to eat 200 calories of chocolate vs eating 1000 calories of other stuff trying to ignore the craving for the chocolate.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Sex. Lots of sex.

    Note, I'm 15lbs over my goal weight again.../sigh.
  • brokenwoman
    brokenwoman Posts: 25 Member
    Lots of water and will power and it helps that I don't have a way to the store or money to get anything right now.
    Try drinking lots of water and if you really do crave something really bad get a fruit or veggie and chew (nibble) on that for a bit
  • azziria
    azziria Posts: 33 Member
    Wait 15 minutes. If after the 15 minutes is up you still crave it, eat one reasonable-sized (i.e. not huge) piece. Take the time to savour and appreciate every mouthful, and then log it, move on without guilt and don't beat yourself up about it, because you obviously (for whatever reason) needed it.

    I often find that, especially if the reason I want to eat it is an emotional one, that 15 minute break takes away the need to eat it. And if it doesn't, then it gives me time to get some objectivity on the situation, acknowledge why I need the food and think a little about what to do to avoid the situation happening again.

    If the reason isn't emotional, then the 15 minutes gives me time to think about why I let myself get this hungry and maybe find something healthier to eat to satisfy the hunger, or at least make a plan to ensure that I don't end up in the same situation again.
  • mrob81
    mrob81 Posts: 36
    I don't. I just try to eat half of what I normally would have. I had bad results trying to completely eliminate certain things. I work out and eat healthy. Sometimes I may bust a move on a Big Mac and a large strawberry shake.
  • bbrat333
    bbrat333 Posts: 158 Member
    I have a large salad or whatever healthy meal then allow my self one serving of whatever it is. If you are already full you won't have such a desire to over indulge and the single serving will seem more satisfying without feeling that you are depriving yourself (which often leads to over indulging later).
  • melissa2807
    melissa2807 Posts: 35 Member
    This is a silly suggestion but it has worked for me before! Only works when you are at home though, good for those bored evenings where you would normally just eat because there's nothing else to do

    1. Get yourself a bottle of clear nail varnish and keep it handy (the cheaper the better - you want it slow drying lol!)
    2. When you crave something, tell yourself you can have it after you have painted your nails.
    3. Paint nails
    4. Wait for them to dry.... you can't open a packet/eat with wet nails!
    5. Still craving? Oh look it's time for a second coat!

    I found that by the time I had gone through all that the craving had generally passed. If I was still unable to get it out of my head I would just have a small portion! But it helps to separate the 'boredom' eating from the genuine cravings!


    x
  • RaptorGoRawr
    RaptorGoRawr Posts: 1
    I'm like you, there are some things I crave, no matter what. I think that for me at least, once I got rid of all the processed sugars and bad food out of my body it was easier to not give into. Also, I think that once I start hitting the mini milestones I have set for myself, it will be easier too. Each little goal reminds me I can get to the big one. Focusing just on that is hard because its SUCH a BIG NUMBER!
  • kcoftx
    kcoftx Posts: 765 Member
    Wait 15 minutes. If after the 15 minutes is up you still crave it, eat one reasonable-sized (i.e. not huge) piece. Take the time to savour and appreciate every mouthful, and then log it, move on without guilt and don't beat yourself up about it, because you obviously (for whatever reason) needed it.

    I often find that, especially if the reason I want to eat it is an emotional one, that 15 minute break takes away the need to eat it. And if it doesn't, then it gives me time to get some objectivity on the situation, acknowledge why I need the food and think a little about what to do to avoid the situation happening again.

    If the reason isn't emotional, then the 15 minutes gives me time to think about why I let myself get this hungry and maybe find something healthier to eat to satisfy the hunger, or at least make a plan to ensure that I don't end up in the same situation again.

    I do this but I wait an hour.
  • tarnbop
    tarnbop Posts: 53 Member
    This chart has really helped me....!

    http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php
  • Kathy53925
    Kathy53925 Posts: 241 Member
    I agree with just give in and eat it. The thing is to have a small amount and eat it slowly. My husband and I have/had a bowl of ice cream almost every night. Since I started this 4 days ago, I thought I had to give it up forever. WRONG! I still had 500 calories to eat after my supper! I had a cup of it and it was great, and I am still 300 under. :)
  • PinkOrangeYellow
    PinkOrangeYellow Posts: 77
    This is what I read somewhere and it helped me.... It takes at least 3 weeks of cold turkey to get rid of any craving.

    The recommendation was to tackle a craving at a time. It has worked for me so far. I stopped eating crisps and savoury snacks such as peanuts and Bombay mix for 3 weeks. After that I did the same with sugar craving. They have not disappeared totally but are very manageable. I try to eat regularly enough so that i'm never so hungry that the cravings begin again.

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