Any salty foods.

Dr Pepper

I'm kind of that way about fast food. More for the convenience than because I think it tastes amazing. After running around all day with a kiddo in tow, I used to rely heavily on fast food and delivery for dinner. It was a problem. It's been hard to break the habit. I still allow myself a cheat day once a week, for example to grab fast food if I want to. I've only taken advantage once so far and ordered a healthier option when I did. I have a problem with cokes too. I've just made the goal that I'll cut out the bad things for six days a week. I'm not going to go crazy and binge on the seventh day but if I've been having a craving I can't shake, that's the day I get it out of my system. It's not always the same day of the week either. Just depends. I figure, it's all baby steps. Eventually it might be a cheat day every two weeks or once a month. Hopefully one day I'll be in control of my health and can have anything in moderation without it becoming an 'addiction' that makes me end up here again. And if I deprive myself of all of my vices as I'm starting I'll be more likely to give up. So, cheat day.

I am definitely a food addict in that I use it to cope with feelings sometimes. I tend to crave carbs when I am tired, sad, angry, stressed, etc.

yum, carbs. i am guilty of mindless eating and emotional eating. but as far as an addiction, it would have to be diet coke and chocolate. i drink diet coke every day and have no plans to stop, but i can only have diet coke after i drink at least 4 cups of water. i have a can with lunch and then switch back to water, and then have some with dinner. and chocolate cravings drive me nuts. i just get all flustered and feel like i NEED something chocolate. when i'm actively monitoring my food intake, i rely on 60 calorie chocolate puddings. i just purchased 90 calorie fiber one brownies and hope those help too.

another thing i've started this time around is candy. i bought a bag of individually wrapped rolo candies (one of my favorites) and put my husband in charge of it. he can decide when to surprise me with them.

Coke.....yummmm COKES.........I treat myself to one can a coke on Wednesdays. Didn't have my coke today because hubby took all the cokes out of the house & put them down at his shop. It has been raining all day so I didn't bother to go get one. Didn't want to get wet....lol

Almost anything sweet! Especially home baked goods. Cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, rice krispie treats (my fav), ooey, gooey yummy treats. And I have a great talent when it comes to baking, so this really stinks!! I haven't baked anything since the week before Christmas, but I have wanted to. I just know I can't yet. But when I do I will make the smallest batch possible or I will just give most of it away to neighbors. They're all slim so I don't feel bad doing that! LOL

I have been eating Paleo style and now 20 days in feel better and cravings are almost non issue . Easily hitting under my calories everyday. But I still have some dairy and got to have my dark chocolate. I have a very sedentary job so I have to work on getting myself moving more. I don't know yet if this is 100% will work or not but I'm giving it 90 days to see how I feel. I was vegan for a year gained weight and felt hungry all the time. So far this feels better for my body I'm going get comparative blood work done at 90 days and make sure I'm not doing any harm.

UH- Carbs! How I miss thee!

I'm completely a slave to chocolate. 85% coca or even dark bakers chocolate are just fine with me. The sugar is of little consequence. To keep it under control I discovered that raw, unroasted cacao beans take care of the cravings. It is not sweet, in fact it is a little bitter, but it has that certain something that fills my need and keeps me from binging.

I have been addicted to coca-cola since I was a little girl, it's not been easy giving it up (well giving it up most of the time) but I will drink some about twice a week. It's actually starting to taste a little weird and I realized that I rarely finish it when I get it now. I have lots of cravings for a variety of junk food, but the coke was the main thing, and what sent me to the drive thru almost everyday before finding MFP. I have noticed my cravings for sweets has declined greatly in the past month.

I do tend to cave in the face of temptation but it's getting a little easier. After my first week on MFP, someone at the college where I work was going around selling krispy kremes for one of the clubs, couldn't pass up a delicious chocolate donut, you know, had to support the club! Now, 3 weeks later, a lady in the building baked a strawberry cake. I don't usually like fruit flavored cakes or desserts, but I know she's a terrific baker. After declining a piece of cake, my collegue in the office next door took her up on the offer, and knowing I am trying to cut down, she said I could have a bite of hers just to try it, if I wanted to. I took a very very small bite, and it was delicious, but I was surprised that bite was just enough to satisfy and I felt great about not eating a whole piece. It was my first victory over passing up something yummy since joining MFP!