Craving.....help

I used to have a really, really hard time curbing any cravings. I would try to eat something else healthier, and would always still end up eating what I was craving, so I was just eating even more calories to try and avoid it (e.g. eating pudding, then pop tart, then finally chocolate).

Lately though, I have been able to ignore my cravings because I joined a gym, got a trainer and really really want to utilize that to the best and lose the weight, keep it off, and develop a new lifestyle. So everytime I think I might want something, I think about adding it to MFP and seeing the amount of calories I have left for the day going drastically up.

I don't really have any good advice or answers sadly, I wish I knew how else to fix this problem besides the fact that I am just sick of having cravings and finally feel strong enough to ignore them!

I hope you can find something that works for you, I know other people distract themselves (go on a walk, do another hobby activity, drink water). good luck!

cravings... before I cleaned up my eating habits and stopped binging on my drugs of choice, carbs/fats/sugar, my cravings were unrelenting, overwhelming, undeniable and in control of me! My mind and body SCREAMED for cookies, cakes and breads/sweets. If I wasn't actually eating these things, I was thinking about them. in the last month, I went almost cold turkey and ate none of these 'foods' that I really believe I am addicted to. Now I can say I don't crave any of it anymore. it took about two solid weeks for the 'screams' to subside. I had a not so good cholesterol and BP reading a month ago too; that helps me stay focused. I think if for some reason I started nibbling on cookies again, I would be right back in the depths of addiction all over again. I am tired of that battle. at this point its just easier to stay the heck away from it all. I now snack on fruits, veggies, wasa crackers, guac and nuts. MFP helps so much. I still have a long way to go. I am just beginning my weight loss. Beating those mad cravings has set me free to achieve my goal weight. I realize not everyone is addicted to what they crave, but for what its worth, I thought I would share my own story. best wishes to you!

I am a HUGE sweets lover...so cravings for me were tough because I wanted SWEETS and NOT fruit but I learned that if I ate a bit I was fine...Not that its thats healthy but at least I didnt eat the whole thing lol I know thats Very lil help but Thats what I done

thanks for the recommended reading; I just had the library hold these books for me I am anxiously waiting to receive my copy of Geneen Roths 'Women, Food and God' too. It is shameful the 'food' big business throws at us. Its hardly food at all. But whatever it is, it keeps many of us overweight and wanting more, more, more!