Caving when craving!

Jerijoh
Jerijoh Posts: 107
in Health and Weight Loss
What is something you do to STOP yourself from caving when craving?!

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  • Jonesie86
    Jonesie86 Posts: 446 Member
    Chew gum like a mad person. Drink water until you can't fit anything in your stomach. Workout.

    That's all I got lol.
  • Zainia
    Zainia Posts: 59 Member
    Distractions. Talk to someone on the phone. Drink water. Workout. Watch television. Watch weight loss shows. Go to sleep. Write. Look up funny youtube videos. Look up pictures of clothes you want to wear.
    OR spend hours on MFP doing nothing lol.
  • chelle_fri
    chelle_fri Posts: 333 Member
    Paint your finger nails! I tell people this all the time. It takes up the better part of an hour, renders your hands completely useless (there by inhibiting your ability to eat) AND you'll always have cute manicures. Include your toes so you can't even walk to the kitchen :)
  • maru84
    maru84 Posts: 128
    It's so hard, it's something I have no idea how to stick with. These are all great suggestions. I think a go to plan is a good idea, anything to get you (me, us) away from food. Cleaning the house can be really rewarding, it's way more zen after and I feel good, then less likely to turn to food for a pick me up. Taking a hot shower is a good idea. Sex! Hellooo... or knitting. Think about all the great things we could do with our time when avoiding caving.
  • axialmeow
    axialmeow Posts: 382 Member
    I look at the before and after pics on here. So inspiring
  • Jerijoh
    Jerijoh Posts: 107
    Lol I love this.. Who wants to ruin a perfect manicure digging for some chocolate.. =P
  • Jerijoh
    Jerijoh Posts: 107
    I also find that it's mostly when I'm at home.. I don't want to have to LEAVE home everytime I crave something, but maybe going for a 5 minute walk each time could be beneficial. =P
  • dr2k12
    dr2k12 Posts: 291 Member
    It really depends on what the craving is, usually I just look at my daily calorie allowance and see what I have left and if there is room I might go for it or at least within reason.
  • Jerijoh
    Jerijoh Posts: 107
    It really depends on what the craving is, usually I just look at my daily calorie allowance and see what I have left and if there is room I might go for it or at least within reason.

    I was actually doing that originally.. But then I found myself having a half cup of ice cream or a square or 2 of dark chocolate 4 or 5 out of 7 days a week.. =(

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