Sugar

rebeccachobat
rebeccachobat Posts: 39 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
My name is Rebecca and I'm addicted to sugar. I tend to try to save enough calories so I can have a rice krispie treat in the afternoon and a serving of ice cream in the evening. I'm the type of person that no matter how much "real food" I eat, or how full I am after eating, I will NEVER feel satisfied until I've had something sweet to follow my meal.

Does anyone else have a similar issue? What are some tips and tricks you have to combat sugar cravings?
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  • rmgnow
    rmgnow Posts: 375 Member
    Think of one sugar snack that you like, just one.
    Budget it in your daily calories
    Have a little bit of it every night
  • girlgeeklula
    girlgeeklula Posts: 85 Member
    I tend to like something sweet in the evenings after dinner. I'm not worried about my sugar intake, so I always try to have yet calories set aside for something sweet (right now, its either gelato on a stick or popsicles).
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,387 Member
    After dinner I have some plain, full fat greek yogurt with fruit and sprinkle a gram or two of sugar on it.
  • jordandills
    jordandills Posts: 103 Member
    I plan ahead to fit a sweet treat after dinner into my daily calorie allowance.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Sounds like you have a pretty good plan. Nothing wrong with having a couple of small treats each day.
  • Fitnessgirl0913
    Fitnessgirl0913 Posts: 481 Member
    I don't know if this just helps me and it may sound a bit crazy but here goes. I am the same way I crave sugar right after my meals. With lunch I have fruit afterwards and I have a very busy job as a social worker so usually the fruit and my hectic work schedule keeps me from thinking about suagr too much. This is the part that may sound odd. After dinner I IMMEDIATELY crave sugar, like it is all I can think about lol. What works for me is have a serving of halo top ice cream (my favorite) to get something sweet in my system then I go for a brisk walk. I have no idea why but that helps take my mind off of more sugar, even after I get back home. So it may be worth a shot for you to have a serving (stick to 1 serving) of the sugar you crave and then try doing some rapid cardio or a brisk walk (I usually do a half hour walk which for me is about 2.5 miles). Just make sure the calories from your dessert don't take you over your goal for the day. It may just be a weird, works for me thing but let me know how it works for you. Good luck! :)
  • OliveGirl128
    OliveGirl128 Posts: 801 Member
    OP-it sounds like you actually have a good handle on things-it's a great strategy to fit in the things that you enjoy, so you don't burn out and give up. As long as you're able to fit your treats into your calorie targets then go for it! And if you're struggling to fit them in, then maybe look for lower calorie options, (Halo Top ice cream etc).
  • rebeccachobat
    rebeccachobat Posts: 39 Member
    Fitnessgirl0913 wrote: »
    After dinner I IMMEDIATELY crave sugar, like it is all I can think about lol. What works for me is have a serving of halo top ice cream (my favorite) to get something sweet in my system then I go for a brisk walk. I have no idea why but that helps take my mind off of more sugar, even after I get back home.

    So glad to hear I am not the only one who obsesses about it, I have tried a couple of times where I went to the gym after dinner or even walked to sonic to get the ice cream so that I had to exercise to earn it and that seemed to help a lot, it's just difficult for me to get in the habit of doing it every day (I work from 830 to 530, go home, eat dinner, and then go to the gym or go for a walk from 7 to 8 p.m. which leaves just enough time to sleep and repeat the cycle the following day)
  • rebeccachobat
    rebeccachobat Posts: 39 Member
    Jruzer wrote: »
    I probably eat more sugar than you do, and I don't think I'm addicted to it. I plan for it and fit it in to my goals.

    This is just what I eat during my "calorie control" days to survive, my days leading up to using MFP, I ate sugar like crazy.
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    rebeccachobat wrote: »
    My name is Rebecca and I'm addicted to sugar. I tend to try to save enough calories so I can have a rice krispie treat in the afternoon and a serving of ice cream in the evening. I'm the type of person that no matter how much "real food" I eat, or how full I am after eating, I will NEVER feel satisfied until I've had something sweet to follow my meal.

    Does anyone else have a similar issue? What are some tips and tricks you have to combat sugar cravings?

    That... doesn't sound like addiction to me. You're planning and moderating your intake.
  • rebeccachobat
    rebeccachobat Posts: 39 Member
    OliveGirl128 wrote: »
    OP-it sounds like you actually have a good handle on things-it's a great strategy to fit in the things that you enjoy, so you don't burn out and give up. As long as you're able to fit your treats into your calorie targets then go for it! And if you're struggling to fit them in, then maybe look for lower calorie options, (Halo Top ice cream etc).

    Thanks so much, I want to eat healthier things, but I guess if it's working, why fix what isn't broken.
  • PetitClapotis
    PetitClapotis Posts: 92 Member
    Fitnessgirl0913 wrote: »
    I don't know if this just helps me and it may sound a bit crazy but here goes. I am the same way I crave sugar right after my meals. With lunch I have fruit afterwards and I have a very busy job as a social worker so usually the fruit and my hectic work schedule keeps me from thinking about suagr too much. This is the part that may sound odd. After dinner I IMMEDIATELY crave sugar, like it is all I can think about lol. What works for me is have a serving of halo top ice cream (my favorite) to get something sweet in my system then I go for a brisk walk. I have no idea why but that helps take my mind off of more sugar, even after I get back home. So it may be worth a shot for you to have a serving (stick to 1 serving) of the sugar you crave and then try doing some rapid cardio or a brisk walk (I usually do a half hour walk which for me is about 2.5 miles). Just make sure the calories from your dessert don't take you over your goal for the day. It may just be a weird, works for me thing but let me know how it works for you. Good luck! :)

    Me too ! I crave dried fruits like raisins, dried mangoes/pineapple rings/ apricots/ dates ... right after meals. And I don't have a brake on peanut butter. I eat straight from the jar. I feel like I'm hooked on carbs
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    Most of the desserts I have now are homemade (exceptions are planned for) and I've set a general rule that I'm only making desserts with 200 or fewer calories per serving. I've actually got some chocolate truffles-to-be chilling in the fridge right now. They're made with semi-sweet chocolate, which find easier to control myself with; it's good enough for an indulgence, but not so good that I can't stop with one. I'm getting 21 out of this batch, so they'll come in at around 85 calories apiece. I.E. pretty doable.

    Other than that, I don't buy super-sugary snacks. I like pudding. And in an effort to hit my iron RDA, I've been buying Quaker Corn Squares cereal and eating it dry as a snack. It's mildly sweet. No chocolate, marshmallows, or sugar frosting. I just weigh out a 30gram serving and I'm good.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about eating sugar. What's bad is eating too much sugar. If the sweet treats you are eating don't put you over your calorie goal, and they aren't keeping you from eating a reasonable amount of foods that provide your macros and nutrition, and you aren't hungry because you used calories on treats, then you aren't eating too much.
  • 2DUNNY
    2DUNNY Posts: 101 Member
    you can always add-in some healthy foods into your sugary foods. add strawberries to cake, or add blueberries to ice cream. if you're fitting your rice krispie treat into your calorie goals and feel satisfied with that amount, sounds like you have figured out what works for you. :flowerforyou:
  • OliveGirl128
    OliveGirl128 Posts: 801 Member
    edited August 2017
    rebeccachobat wrote: »
    OliveGirl128 wrote: »
    OP-it sounds like you actually have a good handle on things-it's a great strategy to fit in the things that you enjoy, so you don't burn out and give up. As long as you're able to fit your treats into your calorie targets then go for it! And if you're struggling to fit them in, then maybe look for lower calorie options, (Halo Top ice cream etc).

    Thanks so much, I want to eat healthier things, but I guess if it's working, why fix what isn't broken.

    If it's something that's bothering you, you could work on cutting back a bit-so maybe ice cream every other day instead of daily, 1/2 of a rice krispie treat instead of a full one etc. But really, I think you're doing pretty great as it is so I wouldn't mess with things too much :)
  • pwhitechurch
    pwhitechurch Posts: 72 Member
    For some reason I only want something sweet on the weekend and I usually choose gummi bears or a dark chocolate brownie. I am going to try a sweet potato brownie recipe (supposed to be nutritious).
  • alexistexas33
    alexistexas33 Posts: 121 Member
    Actually, it's proven if you reward yourself after working out that you end up doing better in the long run. There was a study about people who were rewarded chocolate after a run and those who were not - and the ones who were rewarded ended up working harder for the chocolate and lost more weight.
  • facetocallhome
    facetocallhome Posts: 36 Member
    I definitely feel the same when it comes to sweet treats, but as others have said, if you're keeping calories for it, it seems like you're doing just fine! :)
  • HarlemNY17
    HarlemNY17 Posts: 135 Member
    Fiber one . Protein bars . Fruits. Yogurts . Peanuts . Trail mix . Those are better choices when it comes to sugar . Just know to only have 1 per day
  • HarlemNY17
    HarlemNY17 Posts: 135 Member
    Buy some sweet potatoes it's the best when losing weight but of course moderation
  • pwhitechurch
    pwhitechurch Posts: 72 Member
    Yes, hunty, sweet potatoes. Love them, just not in season.
  • mlh6468
    mlh6468 Posts: 47 Member
    Completely agree and understand. I can remember eating sugar as a kid instead of dinner (long story) and I'm sure that didn't help things. My biggest success so far with sugar has been eliminating it from my coffee. I did that about a year ago and now I'm fine with just cream. Not drinking sweet tea is my big challenge right now.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Rebecca, it isn't an "issue" that I want to have ice cream in the evening. It is a plan. During the time I've been using MFP, 18 months, a revolution in ice cream called Halo Top has caused much competition to erupt in the ice cream business. My favorite brand, Blue Bell, now offers a "light" vanilla at 140 calories per 1/2 cup, and a tasty No Sugar Added vanilla at 90 calories per 1/2 cup. I don't particularly need Rice Krispy treats, but if you do just plan it into your calorie budget.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,068 Member
    While I agree with those who say that it's not a problem if you can work the treats into your calorie goal without compromising other nutrition, I'll add this:

    Personally, I found that my cravings for candy and baked goods were markedly reduced when I made it a point to eat 3 servings of whole fruit every day. Yes, there's sugar in fruit, but less sugar, fewer calories and more nutrition than in candy or baked goods.

    Eventually, many baked goods and candies began to taste too simple and over-sweet, and I could - if I chose - eat less fruit & still not crave the other stuff.

    This works for some of us. If you like how you're eating now, and it's healthy overall, there's no reason to change it. But if you want to make a change, this is one strategy you could try.

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