Fighting Cravings and Losing the Battle

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Charlieneedles
Charlieneedles Posts: 15 Member
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How do I resist salty and savory calories when I get the munchies!

I think this is the only place I need help right now!

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  • Charlieneedles
    Charlieneedles Posts: 15 Member
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    Thanks! I’ll start being more proactive about planning my snacks into my calories. Prepackaged baggies might be a good idea. I doubt my self control even then though. Maybe I’ll add seasonings to other snacks to fill my cravings. Rice cakes or fruit jerky.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
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    I like salted radish slices when I get a salty crunchy craving.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 32,429 Member
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    Unless you have a medical reason to restrict salt: Pickles, sauerkraut, kim chi.
  • Charlieneedles
    Charlieneedles Posts: 15 Member
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    I love radishes and pickled/ fermented foods. Great suggestions. I appreciate it.
  • lucerorojo
    lucerorojo Posts: 790 Member
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    I find if I eat more filling meals I don't get the cravings or need to snack.
  • Charlieneedles
    Charlieneedles Posts: 15 Member
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    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    Unless you have a medical reason to restrict salt: Pickles, sauerkraut, kim chi.

    None at all! I really love these foods!
  • Charlieneedles
    Charlieneedles Posts: 15 Member
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    lucerorojo wrote: »
    I find if I eat more filling meals I don't get the cravings or need to snack.

    I need to keep raw veggies on hand. But sometimes I can't eat them in time and I end up wasting some. I hate waste of course.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
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    I've resorted to lower-cal popcorn. I get the salty/crunchy that I want, but minimal cals/carbs (relatively). Pair it with a diet soda (or 3) and I can end up feeling fairly full, at least for a short time. Probably not the best crutch, but at this point, I'm happy trading more damaging habits/vices for less damaging ones. This is a less damaging one.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,384 Member
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    I work my favourite snacks into my calorie goal. I have them after dinner, then immediately brush, floss and mouthwash. It stops me from going back for more.

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