Carb Cravings
♥jewelchristian♥
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I am finding lately that once I finish my lunch (diary is public) I have a huge craving for carbs. I have lost my sweet tooth (which is good) so I don't think I am looking for sugar. Is my body trying to tell me to have more bread, vegs, fruit....what? I am starting to stress about lunch the night before when I am putting it together.
Please help!!! Thank you.
jewel
Please help!!! Thank you.
jewel
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I would DEFENITLY try a fruit and see where that takes you, can't beat healthy carbs if you ask me!! Beats the heck out of reaching for a candy bar0
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When you start getting off the over abundance of highly processed carbs you go through withdrawal. It eases with time. Water, a walk, etc. definitely not bread, white rice or anything else made from flour or that is high glycemic load. Thad bad ones are the ones you crave. If you don't believe me, just honestly answer as to which carb you want to eat.
When it happens to me, I go for a banana or apple. Apple is really good at curbing hunger. I choose a sweet fruit because my lunches have a lot of veggies in them already.0 -
I would try a piece of whole wheat toast (or english muffin) with some almond butter or peanut butter. Maybe you are not satisfied with your lunch, your diary looks healthy but not satisfying. Or maybe add in some fruit and healthier granola (or almonds) to your yogurt. Good luck.0
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Well in looking at the past couple weeks, you aren't really eating any protein at lunch. If you aren't going to have filling carbs like beans or oatmeal or dense vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, or cabbage, I would suggest adding protein like chicken breast or peanut butter to your lunches. Or even some sort of protein shake. You're eating carbs that don't stick like saltine crackers and slices of bread, which is only going to make you crave more of the same, without something filling like protein or "dense carbs" to keep you from wanting to snack.0
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I'm voting for upping your protein also!! :happy:
Are there any nuts you can have (and like)?0 -
I added some prawns to my soup today for the protein, and took the crackers away completely.
At this point I am not sure about any nuts, and really don't want a repeat of two weeks ago. We'll see how upping the protein goes. I do have a banana, yogurt, and fibre one bars with me, in case I get hungry.0 -
bananas are high in sugar... maybe try some lower sugar fruits??0
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