I shalt not eat crap
zummerzet_lou
Posts: 159 Member
So, today is day 1 .. again!
The last 4 days I've been ravenous. Or rather, bored and therefore convinced myself that I was hungry and therefore ate whatever was close to hand - chocolate.
Before everyone jumps on me .. at our work we have these horrid honesty boxes full of chocolates, crisps etc and an IOU sheet for when you don't have enough cash. These are my nemesis - and in moments of weakness I write IOU and eat 1 or 2 choc bars and then feel rubbish as I have a sugar high, followed later by a low.
So ... today is day 1 of not giving in. It's 1.15pm here and I've lasted the morning so just need to make it through the next 2 hours of cravings.
The last 4 days I've been ravenous. Or rather, bored and therefore convinced myself that I was hungry and therefore ate whatever was close to hand - chocolate.
Before everyone jumps on me .. at our work we have these horrid honesty boxes full of chocolates, crisps etc and an IOU sheet for when you don't have enough cash. These are my nemesis - and in moments of weakness I write IOU and eat 1 or 2 choc bars and then feel rubbish as I have a sugar high, followed later by a low.
So ... today is day 1 of not giving in. It's 1.15pm here and I've lasted the morning so just need to make it through the next 2 hours of cravings.
0
Replies
-
Are you substituting in some healthier snacks so you can avoid getting hungry and giving in? After a few days the cravings let up a bit, so hang in there!0
-
I'm stealing your topic title for my mantra from now on Lol0
-
I don't know how much you weigh or anything but one time I saw myself in the mirror eating a cheeseburger from BK and I was horrified at how I looked eating. Not because eating makes you look bad but because with my fat face I looked like a porker chomping on that thing. Now when I eat start to eat crap that image makes me stop. I had to give up the sugar because I felt crappy afterwards. It is not easy when you are used to it but feeling ****ty I decided it is not worthy. Also when you are about to grab something crappy to eat tell yourself you don't want it. And put it down. Not easy always but it can help. Tell yourself you don't want it and don't need it. I live next to a convenience store and at first it was a crappy food fest. Now I only go to use the ATM. This just my experiences. I know it may not work for all, but maybe give it a try. Good luck.0
-
Crap has been my issue lately.
I wish I could quit you crap!0 -
You madeit this far! Drink some water and think thin thoughts! I feel your pain.0
-
LOL! So did you make it?! I like the again...totally fan of again...means were are NOT given up!
0 -
write down
three things you love to do..
three things you should do
three people you haven't talked to lately
a goal to walk 30 minutes a day
put in your wallet..
Next time your bored - read the list and do one of those things...then pat yourself on the back and add one new thing to the list.0 -
I have found my cravings go away completely for something once I stop putting it in my body. My brain says "hey ! at first, where is that addictive sugar, salt, white bread especially, processed food or caffeine?? " It doesn't like it, but once I start feeding it the right fuel the cravings become less & less until I literally lose them entirely. If I eat that food again I can feel that addicting chemical response of I want more just have a few bites, that's how some companies keep us eating their foods, chemicals. I feel so tired, irritable, never satisfied after I put this stuff in my body, but have come to realize now how much my body reacts to it. Actually everyone's does but most people don't realize it until they go with out & start eating healthy food. Our brains are smart they will crave what we feed them ! Healthier food the healthier body & brain it's just getting past those darn cravings I wish you much success. You may add me if you would like. 0
-
I feel like I could have written this post, OP. I am currently struggling with sugar cravings. I know that if I can cut out sugar (baked goods/ice cream are my issue) for at least a few days, that the cravings will contain themselves, but right now it's easier said than done. I work in an elementary school, and with it being the end of the year, there is nothing but cupcakes and treats for the kids with summer birthdays coming in, as well as end-of-year gifts of baked goods. *Sigh* Today, I turned down 4 different students' birthday treats, even though each and every one looked delicious.
We can do this! It's mind over matter, for the most part. Once the cravings subside, you will be glad you decided not to eat crap! I'm going to keep trying!0 -
an apple dipped in nutella usually gets rid of my chocolate cravings. the apple fills me up, and the nutella gives me the chocolate fix. also, water has been my key to not giving in when i have a down moment. also, a weight watchers chocolate smoothie is under 100 calories. good luck. I know the "again" path only too well0
-
Thanks ... I'm going to do this!!write down
three things you love to do..
three things you should do
three people you haven't talked to lately
a goal to walk 30 minutes a day
put in your wallet..
Next time your bored - read the list and do one of those things...then pat yourself on the back and add one new thing to the list.
2pm now ... so I'm now into the "witching" hour, so I have grabbed another glass of water and given myself a pat on the back for making it this far. Only 2 hours until home time - I shall resist!0 -
Hang in there the craving will go away. I was the worse sugar junkie (I even put sugar on coco puffs cereal!) "before" and just after 6 weeks I can honestly say that I don't crave sugar or sweets at all. I have a bowl of candy I keep around for my grandchildren (I am rethinking even have this around for them), and it is sitting right here on the table and I haven't touched it. Haven't even wanted it, which is such a shock to me.
And snacking, I was snacking constantly, and now I really don't even get hungry until it is time to eat again. I know about that snack drawer at work, we had one too (I'm retired now), and they are really hard to stay away from if you know it is there and you are feeling hungry. I would suggest that you get your own snacks to keep for yourself... such as the 100 calorie packs of almonds, or whole wheat crackers, low fat yogurt or cheese sticks, apples, oranges, ect. you get the picture. If you have other snacks available to you, it will be easier to stay away from the crap.0 -
I did it - thanks everyone that posted !
1 day done that I haven't eaten chocs or cake ... and the first day of breaking a habit is always hard.
Will have to keep my resolve over the weekend, and I'll probably catch you all on Monday ...0 -
Plan for it.
Pack some apple slices and peanut butter
Almonds
Protein Bar
Any thing better than chocolate bars0 -
Oh my goodness get rid of the snack box and write an IOU for 10 bucks lol. That is soo tempting and wrong.
Its been day 1 for me for a month and a half. Sheesh. I am ready to find that motivation and determination again please.0 -
I can't get rid of the snack boxes ... they are provided by another company and supply the whole office. I just need to get better with my will power.
Monday here again, so I will be re-starting my quest to avoid the temptation (was pretty good over the weekend).
So, anyone else want to pledge not to eat crap today?0 -
I'm stealing your topic title for my mantra from now on Lol
Ha ha! Me too!0 -
I don't eat poop. Never had a problem with that one.0
-
*gasp*0
-
Horrid chocolates, you say??
HOW DARE YOU, MADAM.0 -
I don't want to live in a world void of chocolate (crap).0
-
Hershey's bliss are small pieces of chocolate and only 35 calories each. I eat 1 or 2 of the dark chocolate ones every day and it works. Maybe something like that would be a good substitute and help control the temptation.0
-
awesome !!!!!!0
-
just get through an hr at a time... a cup of tea helps... as well as the Skinny Cow snacks0
-
I shalt not eat crap0
-
I was listening to NPR once and they were doing a blip on The Sugar Craving... One of the medical researchers was saying that it takes 21 days to break a habit. So, when it is getting to where I can't stand it, I hang a paper on the wall numbered 1-21 and just start checking off the days. It feels so good when you make it!!0
-
18th June - no choc or cakes! Had a busy day at work which helped!0
-
For me I write the calories on a piece of paper then ask myself do I really want to log that I ate this for xxx amount of calories? That usually does the trick for me or I drink some water that helps a lot too...good luck u can do it0
-
CONGRATULATIONS on making it thru today!!!!0
-
Halfway through the day and it's raining so I can't get out at lunchtime for my usual cycle.
Been tempted a couple of times, but trying to remain strong - I like the idea of writing the "planned" calories down before giving in ....0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions