Beginning of Week 6 and struggling with cravings!

lois10
lois10 Posts: 1
in Motivation and Support
Hi, I am at the beginning of Week 6 and have lost 11lbs. So far, I have found the low-calorie diet relatively easy - I have been enjoying the food I have been eating and have had no problem keep within my daily caloric goal. Week 6 has now begun and I am really struggling with intense cravings for high-carb food!

Before the diet, I was a carb fiend - my fave food is rice, pasta, potato, pastry!

Why am I suddenly getting these cravings And how can I control them? I am really afraid that I will cave in. I have 20lbs to go to reach my goal weight so really don't want to start going backwards!

Any help, tips or advice will be greatly appreciated :-)

I will try to set my diary to public so you can have a nose at that too.

I am going to start the 30 Day Shred DVD tonight too - I think this will help keep me motivated!

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  • hkied
    hkied Posts: 46 Member
    Maybe add some fiber or more protein, maybe like a chocolate protein shake to you feel like your cheating but your not. very filling kinda like the pasta feeling!
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Why don't you try just having a bit of those things? A lasagna can be made with few noodles and lots of meat and veggies and it may satisfy your craving. Or have a big ol' salad with 1/4 of a box of Kraft Dinner made with skim milk.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    What diet plan did you put yourself on and why are you severely restricting foods you like?
  • Monnik73
    Monnik73 Posts: 16 Member
    I've found that the only way to truly avoid cravings while I eat healthily is to allow the foods I crave in my diet, in moderation of course. I know everyone's different, but it's why the super restrictive plans don't work for me. If I'm told I can't eat something, it's what I want the most.

    So I say have a bit of what you are craving, but fill your diet with lots of veggies, fruit, and lean protien.

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