SUGAR CRAVINGS

I am the same way! I've learned if I keep my blood surgar balanced I don't really have those cravings. Fruit just makes me hungry because, although it is healthier for you and provides fiber, your body doesn't know the difference between sugar from fruit and sugar from a candy bar. I try to pick fruit with higher fiber and less sugar (apples, strawberry, rasberries etc.) I was also told to stay away from gum, even sugar free, as it increases hunger, not the other way around. Although, initially it feels satisfying. I allow myself to have a skinny cow treat EVERY evening. It's what I look forward to and is my reward for staying within my calories for the day. If you don't get off the sweets it is a never ending cycle. I'm the type of person that could care less about actual food and only see a meal as a means to get to the treat at the end lol :happy:
So I know your pain! I've been able to get a hold of my junk food snacking but I know it's a battle I will always fight. Good luck to you sister.

I have the same problem, I have a real bad sweet-tooth. I love pastries, puddings, cookies, chocolates, ice cream, etc. My husband loves fruit, so we always have plenty at home. Little by little I started eating fruit instead of the sweets. Pineapple, strawberries, melon, peaches, oranges, etc. Now I find that I don't crave the sweets like I used to. Having the fruit really works for me, but when I get a real bad craving I do allow myself one or two Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Wedges (they come in a little round tin and they are near the registers). Also, every now and then when we go out for dinner we may share a dessert, but maybe once a month or so. That way I don't feel deprived.

I have a huge sweet tooth!! I am totally feeling your pain and although I am also fairly new to this I have done this once before in my life...about ten years ago I lost a large amount of weight through weight watchers. What I learned there was to eat what I wanted, but to be accountable for it. I love to have ice cream at night! I know I do and I don't want to deprive myself of that treat because then I will binge, so I eat very low calorie items (as much as possible) during the day so that I can have my treat. I stay within my calories and I am satisfied! I also started working out and I do not have a dessert or treat unless I have worked out that day.
During the day I used to snack ALOT and now I do have sugar free gum on hand at all times. It helps and you get used to reaching for a piece of gum when you are wanting to snack. There are days when I chew piece after piece of gum until my jaw hurts! LOL! But because I chewed the gum, I can have my dessert or whatever at night. You have to try it out and see what works for you. Cutting all sugar out would never work for me, it does for some people of course, but I know me and I know that I don't want to do that. I want to enjoy things I always have I am just learning to do it in moderation...that's the real key!
Good Luck and thanks for posting!!!