Food cravings that just won't go

Jennym93
Jennym93 Posts: 136 Member
edited November 13 in Health and Weight Loss
I have terrible food cravings sometimes, the smallest thing can trigger it and then I can crave the food for hours at a time, if I manage to push it to the back of my mind it comes back just as strong a bit later.
Today as an example I was craving pringles, I fussed over buying them for ages, managed to get rid of the craving but then it came back an hour or so later, and for an hour I was sat there wishing I had some, I tried thinking of how I wanted to be healthy, my dream figure, my weight loss goal and the guilt I'd feel and I still couldn't resist, I bought some and I've eaten half the tube, I tried weighing out a portion but it didn't work, I just wanted more. I feel disgusted with myself.
I just want to get healthy and slimmer but while these cravings are around there's no way I'll do it.
Help?

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  • JSurita2
    JSurita2 Posts: 1,304 Member
    You're already saying "there's no way I'll do it". That's your biggest problem right there. If you think you can't do it, then chances are you won't. Cravings and temptations will always be around. If you want to get "healthy and slimmer" like you say, you'll have to figure it out. I suggest you throw away half the tube you haven't had and don't beat yourself up about it. In fact you might feel a bit empowered if you get rid of them and don't eat the entire thing.

    Good luck.
  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    You CAN do it, but don't be so hard on yourself either. I'm not sure willpower actually exists, but working on habits does. If you do something often enough, then it becomes habit and you don't need willpower. I cut out snacking (I work from home), by getting up and making a cup of tea every time I felt the urge to snack.

    You might find pre-logging everything helpful as well (you could work those foods you like into your daily calories), and perhaps replacing your habit of responding to cravings (and then beating yourself up over it), with another habit which doesn't make you want to beat yourself up. I don't know, something like drinking a cup of tea or going for a stroll at a certain time of day. Choose something which would make you feel good about yourself.

    Seriously, you're human, don't feel so bad about yourself.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Only thing I've found that works reliably is to go do something else that requires my full attention. The busier I am, the less cravings I have.
    I just want to get healthy and slimmer but while these cravings are around there's no way I'll do it.
    Help?

    There is no help for the that. You have to find the discipline to say "No".
  • runandbikeNick
    runandbikeNick Posts: 13 Member
    edited March 2015
    I find the biggest help is to pre-log things, enter a half or full serving of the craving and put the bag/box away. Make sure to keep pantry door closed also! So you can't hear it talking as loud :)

    Try not buying the snacks as much also, or finding snacks that are a bit healthier.

    Just like smoking... often a habbit or addiction isn't broken overnight... keep tracking nutrition, excercise, and focus on hitting goals (daily and weekly).

    Slowly things will become a little easier.... but keep trying and 'No' will get easier each week.

  • BobbieInCA
    BobbieInCA Posts: 68 Member
    Pringles makes individual portion containers...much safer.
  • MsBeverleyH
    MsBeverleyH Posts: 99 Member
    Most of these have been mentioned already, but just in case:
    • You're human; don't beat yourself up over this. Get up and keep going.
    • Try fitting some into your daily calories. Ex: I'm fitting a piece of dark chocolate and one Twizzler in every day, because they keep me sane and from "splurging" on either.
    • Pick your battles/cravings. I ask myself "would I rather eat ____ or lose weight?" Ex: dark chocolate and Twizzlers win for me, so I keep them limited but I have them. However if I saw chips, again personally, I'd rather lose weight. Choose what yours are.
    • You CAN do this. And you WILL do this. You've got this.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    edited March 2015
    Go buy some pringles, weigh them out, log an amount that is both enjoyable and that works for your calorie needs, eat.

    CICO, you will still lose weight eating chips if you are within your caloric needs.
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