"2 words that stop cravings"

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MagonElizabeth
MagonElizabeth Posts: 42
in Health and Weight Loss
I read in a Health magazine today to try this phrase when you are faced with a craving..."I DON'T EAT THAT".

"New research finds that 80% of women who used those words stuck with their good eating habits compared with 10% who said "I CAN'T". Saying "I CAN'T" signals that you're giving up something desirable, but saying I DON'T gives you a sense of empowerment."

try it! :happy:
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  • Wreak_Havoc
    Wreak_Havoc Posts: 597
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    I read in a Health magazine today to try this phrase when you are faced with a craving..."I DON'T EAT THAT".

    "New research finds that 80% of women who used those words stuck with their good eating habits compared with 10% who said "I CAN'T". Saying "I CAN'T" signlas that you're giving up something desirable, but saying I DON'T gives you a sense of empowerment."

    try it! :happy:

    Good Advice. When I crave food I just think of a Austin Powers Film Character.. "FAT *kitten*" And I'm not hungry or craving anymore! LOL

    Works for me!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    thanks for posting this, I like it
  • themrsbriggs
    themrsbriggs Posts: 151 Member
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    that's so true!!!! thanks for posting!
  • aimeercole
    aimeercole Posts: 33
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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE that!!!!! Thank you!
  • Love_flowers
    Love_flowers Posts: 365 Member
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    Thank you for posting! I will definetly try it!! :D
  • anniebonnie
    anniebonnie Posts: 71 Member
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    Ooh I wish I had this advice earlier!D: Lol I'll be sure to try this tomorrow if I get a chance:) thanks!!
  • SheilaN1976
    SheilaN1976 Posts: 266 Member
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    ohhh thats a great idea! thanks i am going to start doing that!!!!!
  • sarah3333
    sarah3333 Posts: 222 Member
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    That's good! I say "I'm stronger than ______ (fill in the type of food I want at that moment) i usually say "I'm stronger than butter." It kind of makes me laugh and then it's not as hard to say no. :)
  • uidb5259
    uidb5259 Posts: 138 Member
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    I like it....I have always used "Swimming Suit" to remind myself what I look like in one but "I Don't" is more positive.
  • Merci444
    Merci444 Posts: 222 Member
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    I like that, I used to use it a lot when I was a strict vegetarian. Now I can use if with breads/pasta, sugary things and chips, and things that I sometimes crave.
  • TrixieMarie
    TrixieMarie Posts: 20
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    Wish I would have seen this yesterday when I ate 3 cupcakes! Lol! Oh well... At least I know know!
  • kit8806
    kit8806 Posts: 222 Member
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    Thanks for sharing! I like that!! :) I'll have to try that next time I face an urge!
  • gc_tweety
    gc_tweety Posts: 205 Member
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    My two word are, "No thanks."
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
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    Thanks :) I fully agree! :)
  • ghostpixie
    ghostpixie Posts: 148 Member
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    Good one! I think I'll start using it :)
  • jessc4343
    jessc4343 Posts: 214 Member
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    iiii LIKE it!
  • Gramps251
    Gramps251 Posts: 738 Member
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    I thought the words were "chocolate cake". I guess I stand corrected. ;-)
  • tsaarloos
    tsaarloos Posts: 58 Member
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    I will try this... Thanks fo sharing :)
  • sisswright
    sisswright Posts: 65 Member
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    That's so cool! I use that already ironically!

    My mom makes the comment that I can't eat things or will ask what I can eat, and I respond with I Can Eat anything I want I just dont. :)
  • MetilHed
    MetilHed Posts: 101 Member
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    What did the other 10% say ? :laugh:

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