I'm craving sugar

livingforjesus90
livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
in Health and Weight Loss
Ahhh help :( I am craving something that has sugar like chocolate or a cookie or something .. But I'm not gonna mess up my health plan. Help me
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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Strawberries! Raspberries! Pomegranate. Blackberries. Dinosaur Egg.

    Yum, yum, yum.
  • livingforjesus90
    livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
    Those all don't sound good to me right now :( but I'll try
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    So eat something: sugar like chocolate or a cookie or something, just make room in your calories for it.
  • LeonXC
    LeonXC Posts: 68
    Have a snickers bar dipped in Karo syrup.
  • Camo_xxx
    Camo_xxx Posts: 1,082 Member
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  • marysidneyherbert
    marysidneyherbert Posts: 69
    One hard candy, like a Werther's--no biting down allowed. By the time you finish it, the craving is gone.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Eat a square of really high quality chocolate. Or dare to eat a peach.

    Or eat whatever you want, just log it and fit it into your calories and keep track of how you feel, then look back at some point to see whether what you ate each day made a particular day harder or easier.
  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    I keep a bag of 72% dark chocolate on hand just for this! Satisfies my sweet tooth. You could even pair it with berries if you like.

    Also, flavored yogurt is a good alternative!
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Ahhh help :( I am craving something that has sugar like chocolate or a cookie or something .. But I'm not gonna mess up my health plan. Help me
    Have a cookie one or two cookies within your calories wont mess any thing up
  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
    Is it sugar you are craving or is it high fat sweets you are craving? If it's the later you may be low on your fat macro.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Those all don't sound good to me right now :( but I'll try
    Remember why you made the decision to be healthy. The craving will pass. The reason won't.

    Fruit never sounds as good as it tastes. I have it every day and every single day, I'm like, "God, this is good!" Like it's a surprise.

    It's so good and good for you. Give it a chance. :)
  • ksolksol
    ksolksol Posts: 194 Member
    My two go-tos are dates (about 20 cals each) and Nilla Wafers (about 16 each). I can eat just 2 or 3 of either and feel like I've gotten my sweet treat without going overboard.
  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    I was like you,...... so just had a small Bag of Marshmallows.
    Only about 120 cals!
  • desidieter
    desidieter Posts: 195
    Nothing wrong with indulging a craving, as long as you don't go overboard with it. If it fits into your calories and macros for the day, I say go for it. Just don't overdo it.

    I had major cravings for frozen yogurt last week. So instead of trying to fight the craving, I just had went ahead and had some froyo. However, I made sure to watch my portions and also, I walked to and from the froyo place; the extra calorie burn helped me feel less guilty about it. :)
  • alexsondra34
    alexsondra34 Posts: 57 Member
    dates
  • livingforjesus90
    livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
    I'm craving fat sweets :(
  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
    I'm craving fat sweets :(
    How many grams of fat have you eaten today? This may be your body's way of telling you it needs some.
  • tara6nicole
    tara6nicole Posts: 2 Member
    i am right there with you! I'm an addict and wish there was rehab! i had some pineapple and strawberries today and it really curbed my craving.
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
    I second the suggestions of dark chocolate. Just have a single square. Good fat, usually around 60 cals. Does the trick for me when I need that boost.
  • livingforjesus90
    livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
    Well I had grilled chicken and a cheese sandwich (reduced fat) and green beans.. And I just had a banana(and after I ate a banana I feel a little better
  • klaff411
    klaff411 Posts: 169 Member
    Ahhh help :( I am craving something that has sugar like chocolate or a cookie or something .. But I'm not gonna mess up my health plan. Help me

    If your craving sugar ...drink water and don't give into it. Eat something with fats/protein instead.
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    What's wrong with eating sweets? If you have extra calories, eat a cookie.
  • Maryam2014mfp
    Maryam2014mfp Posts: 174
    Maybe put a tablespoon of chocolate chips on fruit. Or dipping apple in a teaspoon of real maple syrup. Or if you are into diet prepared product, buy some sort of chocolate cake or cookie (pre-measured in small servings), or diet ice cream bars/sticks.
  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
    Well I had grilled chicken and a cheese sandwich (reduced fat) and green beans.. And I just had a banana(and after I ate a banana I feel a little better
    Rule of thumb is .4g of fat per lb of body weight. If you are extremely overweight it does go down a bit, but if you are craving fatty foods have some fat.

    1oz Full fat Cheese is a great go to for me.
    Also peanut butter if you need that sweet satisfied.
  • livingforjesus90
    livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
    So far I'm 146 pounds and 5 ft
  • livingforjesus90
    livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
    But it has a lot of fat
  • Meerataila
    Meerataila Posts: 1,885 Member
    Strawberries! Raspberries! Pomegranate. Blackberries. Dinosaur Egg.

    Yum, yum, yum.

    Blueberries! Cherries! Peaches! Apples! Raisins (be careful though, dried fruit can be pretty calorie dense).
  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
    So far I'm 146 pounds and 5 ft
    so you should be trying for 55-60g of fat daily. Where are you at for today?
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Yes, peanut butter has a lot of fat. It is the good type of fat, and it also has protein. BOTH of them will help curb hunger and cravings.

    PB is a nearly perfect food, just don't eat the whole jar :)
  • livingforjesus90
    livingforjesus90 Posts: 46
    I am not sure how much fat I ate today honestly :D I only count calories

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