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First time troubles!
erinkavanagh15
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Hi! I've been using this for just over a week now and have been doing really good documenting everything I eat.. no cheating!! I have been taking it one day at a time, eating under 1500 calories a day.
Only problem is I find myself craving junk food. Especially chips, candy, pasta, bread and cheese!! I haven't broke yet and ate any but I don't know how much longer I can last! How do you guys curb your cravings!???
Only problem is I find myself craving junk food. Especially chips, candy, pasta, bread and cheese!! I haven't broke yet and ate any but I don't know how much longer I can last! How do you guys curb your cravings!???
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I make room for them in my day.6
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If it's in the house, you'll surely eat it at some time.
How much are you trying to lose and do you usually find yourself craving at night? Or around 3 in the afternoon?0 -
I eat everything, Just find healthier versions where possible (or passable) And make a priority of yours healthy eating, With a side of snacks. Just dont let yourself fall into the "I earned this snack" category, Kind of unhealthy to see bad foods as rewards especially when so new to the healthier eating. A little is fine, As long as your honest with self about what you eat when. Also i find it definatly helps to prioritize. If im craving reese pb cups, I eat a reese pb cup, Sometimes substitutes just arent worth it XD Don't just eat it because its there. Eat it because you want it so bad your willing to walk your butt to the store to buy it, And havent treated yourself in a few days XD0
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Bread and cheese are not "junk food".
Figure out what your cravings are really asking for. For me, a craving for salt is often my body's way of saying "give me protein". So, some cheese or deli turkey or tuna or scrambled eggs satisfies most potato chip cravings (as bizarre as that sounds).
And many women crave chocolate when their bodies are low on magnesium. So, if I get chocolate cravings, I just eat a small amount of dark chocolate.
Finally, portion control is key. Even foods very low in nutrients can be worked into a diet in sufficiently small portions.2 -
When I get a craving for something I eat it. As long as it's not an entire pan, box, or bag I can usually fit it into my day. I had a craving for a grilled chicken sandwich today, so I swung by McDonald's and got one. It was delicious.2
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jennybearlv wrote: »When I get a craving for something I eat it. As long as it's not an entire pan, box, or bag I can usually fit it into my day. I had a craving for a grilled chicken sandwich today, so I swung by McDonald's and got one. It was delicious.
Now i want a midnight grilled chicken sandwich....sigh XD0 -
Pasta, bread and cheese aren't junk food. Any reason why you're cutting them out?2
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Before joining MFP, I rarely ate bread.
After joining MFP, I started craving bread.
Since joining MFP, I eat at least one slice of bread each day.
I also eat pasta and cheese.
As for chips and candy ... I've never liked candy all that much and after I had been with MFP a while, chips taste way too salty for me. I did want something salty, however, so I eat cucumber slices with salt or pickles now.3 -
Yeah ill be first to say i didnt even bother reading past chips and candy...Nothing wrong with pasta and bread XD Anything in moderation aslong as your honest to self Like pasts coated in a horribly oily fatty sauce...probably stupid to tell self thats a healthy addition to your diet. Or bread with marshmallow fluff...etc. Nothing is wrong with those foods as a food, But can get tricky depending on what you do with them super easy.
And fyi, I keep a baggie of jolly ranchers and scotch mints in my coat at all times ;D Not that bad calorie wise and its me emergency go to snack when i get light headed or dizzy, Or crave sweet XD1 -
Helloitsdan wrote: »If it's in the house, you'll surely eat it at some time.
How much are you trying to lose and do you usually find yourself craving at night? Or around 3 in the afternoon?
I'm trying to lose around 40 pounds. And I find myself craving them when I'm bored and at night
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Thank you everyone else for your insight!!! It is so helpful0
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COKE ZERO alot of it2
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Also i get 200 calories a night of junk (ie two fun size candy bars)1
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erinkavanagh15 wrote: »Helloitsdan wrote: »If it's in the house, you'll surely eat it at some time.
How much are you trying to lose and do you usually find yourself craving at night? Or around 3 in the afternoon?
I'm trying to lose around 40 pounds. And I find myself craving them when I'm bored and at night
This is normal.
What low calorie, high satiating food can you replace the "junk" with?
Almonds?
Greek yogurt?
Grapes?
Apples?
Celery with a little hummus?
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erinkavanagh15 wrote: »
Spot on. Eat what you want but in a portion size that fits your calorie goal!1 -
I make room for treats in my diet by choosing super healthy foods for the rest of the day - lean meats and leafy vegetables leave a lot of room for more calorie-dense foods like cheese and chocolate. I look at it like a puzzle or a math problem and play with the numbers. Also Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein Smoothie is very tasty, about 100 calories for 1/2 cup, and full of protein and vitamins. That usually handles my chocolate cravings.1
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leave space in your calorie allotment for an evening treat - I quite regularly have those treat/fun size chocolates, only 99cals for 28g of malteasers1
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Its totally normal to crave the foods you are used to eating, it will take time for you to adjust to different tastes.
It takes us a few weeks getting into the swing of counting calories and eating better so stick with it, you'll be glad you did.1 -
If i really want to eat something that's not healthy.. i eat only the serving size and i elininate something from my day to balance. For instance if i was going to enjoy a sandwich with chips for lunch (on actual bread)... i would have a protein shake for dinner and an apple and peanut butter for my snack. Sometimes i push it to the next day.. if there's nothing to eliminate that day- i will take it from the next. I have found for myself it's easier to maintain a weekly average once you know how your diet works for you.
Portion control is everything.1
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