Cravings

sarahlovesfood25
sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
edited December 3 in Chit-Chat
Hi all, how can i stop cravings for chocs, biscuits etc its mainly in the evening time when kids have gone to bed? Any advice would be great, thank you

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  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Thanks for the advice, sometimes when i crave in the day i just go on my treadmill but about an hour after i go back to wanting snacky things
  • Gimsteinn
    Gimsteinn Posts: 7,678 Member
    Make yourself do lots of push ups every time you have a craving. Soon it won't be worth the effort?

    Or she will just end up like me and love push ups ;) It's a win win situation
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  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Hate push ups it feels like im gonna fall flat on my face lol but im gona do sit ups
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  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Thank u hun x
  • GreenGoddess22
    GreenGoddess22 Posts: 3,818 Member
    Drink some water. Sounds silly but sometimes I find that I'm really just thirsty.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    I do find that helps but sometimes when im craving badly i eat like a pig then feel guilty
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    edited September 2016
    Buy the darkest high end chocolate you can find like 90%. Slowly nibble one square. It is so intense, you will likely not desire another piece, but be satisfied. The serotonin boost from the cacao will happen. One square of this is 60 calories.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Ty x
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  • teetertatertango
    teetertatertango Posts: 229 Member
    I know the feeling...kids in bed, everything squared away for tomorrow...now it's ME time. Find ways to pamper yourself or unwind without food...nice bath, a book, etc.

    You can also save calories for an evening snack if you like. If it's planned and fits in your macros/micros, why not?
  • saragd012
    saragd012 Posts: 693 Member
    OP, try brushing your teeth when you start craving something. Sounds silly but I find the simple fact that I don't want "dirty my mouth" a good deterrent from snacking. No snake oil involved!!

    This is a great tip. Admittedly I make sure I always have enough calories for dessert every night, but when I get mid-day cravings it's usually just boredom. So I'll go for a quick walk, drink water, and brush my teeth, that generally solves the cravings.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Yes i agree i think mines just boredom but im gonna save calories to hav that treat snack wen kids r in bed maybe some dark choc
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    Tell yourself "no."
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    I do tell myself "no" and ask myself why am i greedy lol ☺️
  • PowerMan40
    PowerMan40 Posts: 766 Member
    If you get cravings make sure you not low on water. first thing, dring a big glass of water, if that settles and your hungry, eat real food. Sometimes we mistake hunger for thirst.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Yea i do that i drink alot of water a day
  • cbstewart88
    cbstewart88 Posts: 453 Member
    Once in a while I find that I crave cheese! So I buy a small block of expensive French cheese (Petit Basque) - which is extremely flavorful and intense. I cut off a small piece and enjoy! It feels like a splurge because it costs so much..and kind of naughty too...like buying a pair of Louboutins...but for my tastebuds...
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