How do YOU get rid of cravings?

What's your go-to to get rid of those unhealthy food cravings? I'm curious! :smile:
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  • cjpembo
    cjpembo Posts: 42 Member
    High Protein "Fudge" Bars

    8 scoops chocolate protein powder
    1 cup whole grain rolled oats
    6 Tbs natural peanut butter
    3 Tbs honey
    1/2 cup skim milk
    1/4 cup slivered almonds

    Mix well: it is very stiff, so add a tiny bit more milk if needed. Form into 10 servings and refridgerate.

    218 Cals
    19 Protein
    15 Carbs
    10 Fat
    2 Sat Fat
    44 Chol
  • peopletalk
    peopletalk Posts: 519 Member
    working out always takes away my cravings. if it's too late to workout then i drink a glass of almond milk - chocolate. it usually fills me up. or i have a 60 cal chocolate pudding. my cravings are usually due to mental and actual hunger.
    if i'm still craving it after that, then i let myself have it. but only if it fits in my calorie goal or wont send me over too much.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    Waffles.

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  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583

    Ditto... But add bacon and chocolate.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    A cup of tea for me works well or brushing my teeth
  • ctpeace
    ctpeace Posts: 327 Member
    Giving in is actually a great strategy sometimes! When I want chocolate, there's nothing but chocolate that will satisfy me!
  • Most of the time just ignoring it works - they go away. Sometimes, I just gotta give in and treat myself too. I'm not a big fan of self-denial.
  • dollhousedolly
    dollhousedolly Posts: 73 Member
    If it fits in my calorie goal, I eat what I crave.. It keeps me from binging and I no longer have a craving..
  • BlessedOne2019
    BlessedOne2019 Posts: 41 Member
    I have to agree with giving in...sometimes, my cravings are just that. A craving. if I can eat something healthy, and it will go away, I'm good. But there are times, when the chocolate just has to be ate! Only, these days, I will only eat 1/4 to 1/2 of the whole serving rather than throwing down on the whole thing or even 2 or 3!
  • cacleghorn
    cacleghorn Posts: 61 Member

    Ditto... But add bacon and chocolate.


    Hahahaha, I love this!
  • psychedelicfrenzy
    psychedelicfrenzy Posts: 11 Member
    Waffles.

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    Dude, they way you are with waffles is how I am with sushi. Haha
    (and anything japanese...shhh)
  • shorty458
    shorty458 Posts: 163 Member
    I honestly give in. For myself, if I don't give in to the cravings, I'll have it the craving until I eat the food I want. One bad meal isn't going to make me gain. I am not a role model for losing weight (not sure if my diary is public or not) but I've been losing weight and I've been eating pizza. (my craving)
  • CrazyC
    CrazyC Posts: 284 Member
    Sometimes water works for me.. If not, if your within you cals for the day, go for it... If not, u decide if it's worth the splurge... :wink:
  • Waffles.

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    Dude, they way you are with waffles is how I am with sushi. Haha
    (and anything japanese...shhh)

    When I want some sugary goodness, this LOOOKS good. Time for another kiwi.
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    Waffles, butter, syrup... Bacon...oh my!
  • dondimitri
    dondimitri Posts: 245 Member
    Drink at least 16 ounces of water. Drink 16 more. Eat an apple. By the time I'm done with the apple I'm so darn full the cravings are long gone.
  • lovemitch125
    lovemitch125 Posts: 257 Member
    I have a chocolate granola bar or special k chocolate crisps or skinny cow ice creams instead :) I'm always happy with my low cal treat :bigsmile:
  • Kindone
    Kindone Posts: 138 Member
    I typically try to find a way to work the craving in. If i was craving a big fat juicy cheeseburger, I might take a bite of my kids' burger or have half of a patty served with a gigantic salad etc. I am learning that utter denial isn't going to work for me. Eating great 99% of the time does.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Fortunately I am of the mentality that there aren't any unhealthy foods (Unless you're planning on chugging NaOH because that IS unhealthy). What I do know is that many foods aren't worth the calories in terms of taste vs. nutrition. So like soda is generally something I tend to avoid.

    When I have cravings for such things, I learned that I will eventually endup eating/drinking them anyways except that I will likely chug it down in larger quantities (AKA binging) and that is a worse for me. So I usually just try and make room in my diary for said unhealthy foods and go from there. Don't have enough calories? Workout and get some room for them. Don't wanna workout? Just eat it today and eat fewer calories tomorrow or just eat it tomorrow.

    Now, I have noticed another thing. When I workout vigorously and regularly, I tend to crave sugar less and less. Something about a chemical being released that is similar to satisfying sugar cravings I read. Hope these help :)
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    I just brush my teeth and drink (very)expired milk.
  • raiderzara
    raiderzara Posts: 55 Member
    If I am craving something sweet and don't have enough calories left at the end of the day, I'll make a HUGE cup of herbal tea. I have about a million different flavors. Sometimes I'll sweeten it with a little Splenda or sometimes not at all (I've been trying to eliminate such things from my diet). It usually helps. If the craving is really, really bad, I'll make 2 giant cups. LOL. It takes a long time for it to cool enough to drink, and to drink it all. Plus, all that liquid fills up my tummy! (and makes me pee a lot...but that's a different story).
  • CrazyC
    CrazyC Posts: 284 Member
    I typically try to find a way to work the craving in. If i was craving a big fat juicy cheeseburger, I might take a bite of my kids' burger or have half of a patty served with a gigantic salad etc. I am learning that utter denial isn't going to work for me. Eating great 99% of the time does.

    ^^^ this.... There is no such thing as a no no food for me.. It's all in moderation so I don't feel guilty if I splurge or have a little bit or a lot if I save my calories... :wink:
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    Simple...I give in. Now, I know that seems counter-intuitive, but I don't necessarily like to label things as "cravings". Cravings usually imply something forbidden, at least it used to for me. And when something is forbidden, I'd want it all the more. For me, no food is off limits. Thus, I allow myself my indulgences and have learned to feel satisfied. What really helped me is realizing that the first bite tastes the same as the 20th. In fact, by the 20th bite it probably doesn't even taste as good, now that I think of it...
  • HollyWalle
    HollyWalle Posts: 31 Member
    teavana.com
  • BluePHX
    BluePHX Posts: 184 Member
    If I'm hungry, the only thing that will satiate my cravings is the food I'm craving. If I'm not, some hot delicious tea or a banana usually do the trick. :)
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    I eat them. As long as I hit my macros I am happy. If I eat a cup-cake that has about 40grams carb, 12 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein and still hit my macro goal, my body will react the same as if I had consumed those macros from "clean foods". The only downside is it's less filling usually.
  • Colorfan
    Colorfan Posts: 230 Member
    Being in ketosis kills your cravings. Not sure how or why it works, but it does.

    Try doing keto, its amazing.
  • Bumblebee3441
    Bumblebee3441 Posts: 67 Member
    What is ketosis?
  • dondimitri
    dondimitri Posts: 245 Member
    When your diet is severely carbohydrate restricted then your metabolism shifts and starts looking to your fat reserves as a primary energy source.
    I believe it can also occur temporarily during prolonged physical exertion when all readily available glycogen has been depleted.
    The Atkin's diet is based upon this process.