How do you manage cravings?

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  • BEEUK
    BEEUK Posts: 113
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    This is going to sound like a really weird suggestion but it works for me-- whenever I get really BAD cravings (for my favorite chocolate and such) and I KNOW that I don't want to account for it/can't afford it based on my calorie intake for the day, I go and brush my teeth. I never feel like eating anything after I brush my teeth. Sounds strange but it does help.

    Not so weird, I do this after my evening meal so I am not tempted to eat anything else!
  • waipepe
    waipepe Posts: 110 Member
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    I give in, it only lasts a couple of days and I don't gain any weight but I also don't lose any.
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    DiamondL88 Posts: 32
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  • Kittyvicious1
    Kittyvicious1 Posts: 190 Member
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    I will eat one king size hershey almond bar and a glass of soda with it, and savor it. After that I get on the bike and shred it off. Knowing that I just ate a 1000 calories prevents me from doing it the other 4-7 days.
  • tallvesl99
    tallvesl99 Posts: 231 Member
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    Keep portion sized "goodies" around for when you have the cravings....don't totally eliminate things you LOVE from your diet. I still eat all the things I want but I COUNT them. You HAVE to. Just realize that when you eat them, something else has to go...pretty soon you have to decide if it's worth it or not. :smile: Best wishes to you.
  • hellohappycarla
    hellohappycarla Posts: 85 Member
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    Thank you for all the tips! Appreciate it =)
  • 6Amandaf6
    6Amandaf6 Posts: 2
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    Brushing your teeth is a great idea, peppermint curbs sweet cravings really fast.
    Ive found a handful of pinenuts fills me up really quickly too, so if Im feeling like snacking on something bad, I have those first, and if I still want my treat then Im less likely to eat a huge amount.
    Trying to keep up with doing some daily exercise though seems to keep me well under my calorie intake for the day so I havent had to really miss out on much so far. And Im enjoying my treats more cos Ive earnt them!! :)

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