Scents Worth
CynthiasChoice
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I spilled some vanilla scent on myself earlier today, and I've been smelling it all day. It doesn't make me hungry, but actually is making me feel like I'm continually enjoying something yummy.
It makes me wonder what others have discovered about the merit of using scents and fragrances while dieting. Is there a scent that helps you not indulge?
It makes me wonder what others have discovered about the merit of using scents and fragrances while dieting. Is there a scent that helps you not indulge?
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I've read it can have benefits to satiety and it's cool, so do it if it helps you feel better. For me personally, I don't smell a thing, good or bad, so I wouldn't know.0
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I need something chocolate-orange scented to test this out6
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »I need something chocolate-orange scented to test this out
just bought orange chocolate flavoured greek yogurt cups and their delicious...had JUST stopped craving them....thanks hahaha @PaulaWallaDingDong2 -
Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...0
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CynthiasChoice wrote: »Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...
i own both orange and chocolate scented candles im a bit candle obsessed i wonder if this is why...they smell wonderful to me and now i think of it it does feel sort of satisfying as if im eating yummy stuff0 -
It makes sense that, if we are denying our taste buds their usual pleasure, we would want to rely on our four other senses more for excitement or comfort. A buttery soft furry blanket, puppy pictures, beautiful music, scented candles...
I know there's lots of info about aroma therapy I could look up. I was just hoping for a short-cut!0 -
The scent that comes to mind is the smell of puke. Or the smell of chickens when you are plucking them.1
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TimothyFish wrote: »The scent that comes to mind is the smell of puke. Or the smell of chickens when you are plucking them.
Well there's an appetite killer!2 -
Grapefruit essential oils!! Sooo delicious smelling0
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I have found that walking up a particular lane-way at lunch time that smells strongly of spices and Indian food with a bit of Asian food is very satisfying. Inhale deeply and I'm happy.0
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It works the complete opposite for me, unfortunately, If I smell something delicious, my brain bugs me for a while until I eat it.0
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CynthiasChoice wrote: »Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...
Oh. I didn't realize you were making candles.
Yeah, I have been known to eat an entire chocolate orange in one sitting.1 -
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Well it's possible to taste what you smell I've read that, people've said that something gross tasting; tasted like gym socks ew & lol!
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cerise_noir wrote: »It works the complete opposite for me, unfortunately, If I smell something delicious, my brain bugs me for a while until I eat it.
Me too. I've been not eating meat for Lent and normally don't miss it, but there are a few meat cooking smells that make me really crave it. (They'd be weird candles or cologne, anyway.) ;-)1 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »CynthiasChoice wrote: »Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...
Oh. I didn't realize you were making candles.
Yeah, I have been known to eat an entire chocolate orange in one sitting.
LOL! I'm definitely not making candles. Unfortunately, I don't have the patience for that sort of thing. I always wanted to be the kind who grows tomatoes and cans and sews curtains and weaves baskets, but alas, my only talents are music and shopping.
I have no idea what a chocolate orange is...0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »
Is this for real? Or for April Fools?0 -
CynthiasChoice wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »CynthiasChoice wrote: »Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...
Oh. I didn't realize you were making candles.
Yeah, I have been known to eat an entire chocolate orange in one sitting.
LOL! I'm definitely not making candles. Unfortunately, I don't have the patience for that sort of thing. I always wanted to be the kind who grows tomatoes and cans and sews curtains and weaves baskets, but alas, my only talents are music and shopping.
I have no idea what a chocolate orange is...
Oh lol Sorry. The candle talk threw me off.
Anyway, this is a chocolate orange.
We used to get them at stocking stuffers on Christmas when I was a kid. I don't think they're an American thing but they always have them at Walmart.2 -
cerise_noir wrote: »It works the complete opposite for me, unfortunately, If I smell something delicious, my brain bugs me for a while until I eat it.
Me too. My son gave me a cocoa scented candle at Christmas. It really made me crave chocolate..0 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L6E1E2/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491102929&sr=sr-1&keywords=Amrita+Moderation&th=1
Well, I buckled down and did a scant bit of research. A company named Amrita Aromatherapy makes a blend of essential oils called "Moderation of Appetite." For $10 on Amazon, I thought it was worth a try, and I'll report back if it "works."
MaddMaestro: It has pink grapefruit in it, so I think you've explored this a bit?
I'm trying to learn to eat more mindfully, and I actually think that just about anything you do to distract yourself for 5-10 minutes will help you avoid giving in to a craving. And deep breathing, with or without essential oils, will calm you and help you work through whatever is going on so you don't need to medicate yourself with food.
In any case, a pleasant aroma never hurt, right?0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »It works the complete opposite for me, unfortunately, If I smell something delicious, my brain bugs me for a while until I eat it.
Me too. My son gave me a cocoa scented candle at Christmas. It really made me crave chocolate..
Yeah, that's not good! I live a few miles from a chocolate factory, and some days I can smell it in town, or even outside my house. It is so awesome, but makes me crave chocolate. It's funny, because as I drive down the street, I can see people smelling it and reacting.0 -
CynthiasChoice wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »
Is this for real? Or for April Fools?
It's a real thing. You inhale and it gives you the scent and taste of chocolate butt without any calories.0 -
CynthiasChoice wrote: »Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...
Then I guess you've never been to a Yankee Candle store!
cerise_noir wrote: »It works the complete opposite for me, unfortunately, If I smell something delicious, my brain bugs me for a while until I eat it.
Same here! Bath & Body Works makes a salted caramel candle that literally makes my mouth water.0 -
Great - I now have an excuse for the large quantity of wine I drank last night. I was burning a Cabernet scented candle yesterday!
We had a sugar cookie scented candle last year that smelled wonderful, but it really did make me crave sugar cookies. Like my brain got the message from my nose that some were coming and told my stomach to be ready. Glad it was one of the small candles and not a big one that lasts forever.0 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »CynthiasChoice wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »CynthiasChoice wrote: »Is chocolate-orange your favorite food? Orange might be easy to find, but I've never heard of a chocolate scented candle...
Oh. I didn't realize you were making candles.
Yeah, I have been known to eat an entire chocolate orange in one sitting.
LOL! I'm definitely not making candles. Unfortunately, I don't have the patience for that sort of thing. I always wanted to be the kind who grows tomatoes and cans and sews curtains and weaves baskets, but alas, my only talents are music and shopping.
I have no idea what a chocolate orange is...
Oh lol Sorry. The candle talk threw me off.
Anyway, this is a chocolate orange.
We used to get them at stocking stuffers on Christmas when I was a kid. I don't think they're an American thing but they always have them at Walmart.
Now look what you've done:
Product Title
Terry's Dark Chocolate Orange 6.17 oz (Pack of 12)
Price$56.99Out of stock0 -
Yeah, that would so not work for me. I once bought the Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar lotion because I like the scent of vanilla. Turns out it just made me want to eat my own arm. I wanted sugar cookies ALL DAY. I had to give the bottle away.
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CynthiasChoice wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »It works the complete opposite for me, unfortunately, If I smell something delicious, my brain bugs me for a while until I eat it.
Me too. My son gave me a cocoa scented candle at Christmas. It really made me crave chocolate..
Yeah, that's not good! I live a few miles from a chocolate factory, and some days I can smell it in town, or even outside my house. It is so awesome, but makes me crave chocolate. It's funny, because as I drive down the street, I can see people smelling it and reacting.
My ex used to live near a commercial bakery (Tip Top). Needless to say, I ate lots of bread!0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »CynthiasChoice wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »
Is this for real? Or for April Fools?
It's a real thing. You inhale and it gives you the scent and taste of chocolate butt without any calories.
Yum.
When I'm stressed and really want to eat to calm down but am fighting it, I go smell chocolate and it eases the urge for a while.2
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