addicted to sweets!

Don't delude yourself into thinking you can eat just one cookie. I'm like that also, it's a heck of a lot easier for me to not have that one cookie than it is to only eat just one. You can say all you want about training yourself to eat in moderation, but some of us are better off to just say no to certain foods.

Don't delude yourself into thinking you can eat just one cookie. I'm like that also, it's a heck of a lot easier for me to not have that one cookie than it is to only eat just one. You can say all you want about training yourself to eat in moderation, but some of us are better off to just say no to certain foods.

LOL. At least once a month I delude myself into thinking that I can buy 1 pack of cookies and eat 1 cookie per day, etc, until they are all gone the same day. I think it's best not to have certain things in the house. Like jelly, cookies etc. The only thing I have is pineapple cottage cheese to have for dessert (or fruit of course) and I never binge on that.

If I really am craving something after a crazy day or PMSing, I go to the bakery and buy 3 vanilla gingerbread men. The guys in the bakery know my by now and I don't feel crazy anymore. It is only $1.25 and I have them and am satisfied for a while. If I am craving ice cream, I buy one of the small haagen daaz cups.

I used to be an ice cream fanatic.. While sweets are my favorite, ice cream was it's queen. I switched over to Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches and I allow one a night. Since they are single serve sandwiches, I can get one and go sit in the living room and unwrap the plastic and that's my sweetness for the night. They're only 140-150 cals each and are absolutely delicious. I have had the chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, mint, choc/vanilla swirl.. but my fave is the chocolate/peanut butter swirl.

As for the little sweet cravings during the day, what I've found is to get the little no sugar added (but not a low cal food, the pkg says) hershey's dark chocolate bites.. I only have 3 or 4 (whatever the serving size says) with me. I try to eat only one in the am, one after lunch, etc. But if I eat them all at once, I know they're gone for the day. They're about 150'ish calories, depending on which brand/flavor you get. That way I get my little sweet taste without eating every cookie, or a big candy bar, etc.

I am also a major sweet tooth!

When I get munchy, or crave anything that is on the "moderation list" I make sure to drink a full glass of water with my favorite Mio flavor in it. Then I have a piece of fruit (eaten over a ten minute period while I distract myself with internet or whatever to prolong the time) and THEN I reevaluate my sugar craving. Sometimes it's gone, sometimes it isn't. If not, at least I'm on my way to having a full stomach with healthy stuff.

Definitely separate the portion out and don't distract yourself while you're eating it! Eating something smaller more slowly and mindfully really keeps you from overfilling (and you enjoy your splurge more).

My body will not tolerate sugar. I give it a little, it wants A LOT!!! I find that eating primal/low carb REALLY curbs my cravings. I just can't have just 1... and it's not because I have no self control, or I'm weak willed etc. It's not just cookies either (although seriously the worst lol) I crave bread and potatoes instantly if I have "just a bit"

Abstaining seems to be the only way I can control the cravings, and adding more fat and less sugar helps me stay satisfied. Calories have context and certain foods will trigger cravings, no matter what the haters say.

I have a major, major sweet tooth but I've finally "crossed to the other side"...meaning I can have Oreos around, baked goods, even cake in the fridge and not be worried about a binge...I can have just one as long as I log it and keep it in my calories. Having these small treats, or things to look forward to at the end of the day, are what keep me on track and keep me from bingeing!

I also make sure I am getting enough calories during the day so I don't feel deprived. My diary is open if you ever want to peek. Check out my evening snacks! Sweet tooth!!!

I find if I have a couple or three of Trebor extra strong mints then that helps my sugar craving. They are 20 cals each.

I have a sweet tooth too. I have fruit, or brush my teeth including floss and mouthwash. If I'm still craving I have a sweet, but usually you can distract yourself doing other things, like polish your nails or do a puzzle or something. I think the key is to distract your mind from the craving.

I also can't have only one cookie, but I know if I don't eat one I wont end up eating the whole package.

Don't delude yourself into thinking you can eat just one cookie. I'm like that also, it's a heck of a lot easier for me to not have that one cookie than it is to only eat just one. You can say all you want about training yourself to eat in moderation, but some of us are better off to just say no to certain foods.

1 is too many but 10 is not enough. I agree, I just don't buy those foods I know I can't control myself around, like ice cream.

Don't delude yourself into thinking you can eat just one cookie. I'm like that also, it's a heck of a lot easier for me to not have that one cookie than it is to only eat just one. You can say all you want about training yourself to eat in moderation, but some of us are better off to just say no to certain foods.

1 is too many but 10 is not enough. I agree, I just don't buy those foods I know I can't control myself around, like ice cream.

That's my preferred strategy. Unfortunately, I'm often in environments into which other people bring junk food, not that they can afford it any more than I can.

Exercise, then eat 2 cookies
Make sure you fill up on real food first. Junk tends to lead to that empty feeling quicker.

Don't delude yourself into thinking you can eat just one cookie. I'm like that also, it's a heck of a lot easier for me to not have that one cookie than it is to only eat just one. You can say all you want about training yourself to eat in moderation, but some of us are better off to just say no to certain foods.

im the same...its better for me not to have any sweets, i CAN NOT stop at one....what has been helping me right now is the paleo diet, i have been on it for 17 days and the craving are ALMOST gone.... good luck

I eat think thin protein bars. A little pricey, I pay $1.25 for one at Kroger groc store on sale, some weeks $1.69 so I try to store up when they are the cheapest.

I have not eaten sweets since, this fills me up, give it a try. Sometimes I have 1/2 and the other 1/2 later. I guess it is all that protein that is satisfying. 20 gr protein

I say if its within your calorie goal and within reason then eat it. If you know you won't be able to control it don't buy it or just but a serving. If you don't have it you can't eat it. Personally I would not be able to stay on track if I didn't allow my self foods that I enjoy you just need to use moderation. which I am stilling working on and is a daily struggle, but I just take it one day at a time. You can do it!

Find out your triggers.
Do you crave sweet things at a certain time of day? This could mean you're not eating properly through out the day, and you need more low GI, wholegrains and protein.
When you're stressed/bored? Break the habit of eating for comfort with something else.

Or else just don't buy the unhealthy things, don't have them in your house.

Replace things!
Ice cream = FoYo
Biscuits = muesli bars
Lollies = frozen grapes/fruit salad
Chocolate = carob/sugar free hot chocolate mix

And when you get things, break them up into portions and store them like that. Put biscuits individually into ziplock bags. Or break the block of chocolate into pieces straight away.