Bad Sweet Tooth
Sunflowez123
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Any tips to curb or something to help replace the ice cream..cookie..cakes.
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Just have less of it?7
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I have a massive sweet tooth, I used to eat banana pancakes and Aunt Jemima's Butter Lite Syrup now I've moved onto Oikos Triple Zero yogurts which are pretty tasty and there are loads of flavors. If I need a small sweet hit I have a hard candy so it will last for a few minutes.2
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I agree with just having a bit less... I keep mini chocolate bars in my closet (I have thieving kids haha) for chocolate cravings I have one for 65 calories. I never feel deprived but don't go crazy. It's a win/win. Also try things like yogurt or fruit for your sweet fix... I personally love greek yogurt with a little mini choc chips.... So many option really. Keep experimenting and remember all things in moderation
You've got this! 3 -
No need to cut it out you can eat smaller portions or choose lower calories versions, though you may find them less filling (and thereby want more of them).
Halo Top for example is around 320 calories for whole tub of the Sea Salt Caramel.
Fibre One Brownies are only 90 calories
Like @SylviazSpirit I too prefer to keep smaller bars of Dairy Milk inthe fridge and have one or two of those or add dark chocolate chips and berries to my breakfast porridge/weetabix for a bit of sweetness and add MyProtein flavoured powders to the Fat Free Yoghurt I use for my overnight oats.6 -
I find that once I cut it out of my diet I crave alot less of it. Now I will just have some fruit if I feel like I want some sugar.3
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When I quit refined sugar and processed foods my cravings disappeared. What sugar I do get is from fruits and vegetables, and I choose those accordingly. I sometimes think of indulging, but I also sometimes think of weighing 320 pounds, again. Sugar is my ticket back, on the express train.4
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Either eat it in smaller portions/in a way that fits within your calorie parameters, or find lower calorie substitutes for the things that you're eating. There's lower calorie ice cream options (Halo Top etc) etc.2
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fresh berries and/or peanut butter always does the trick for me1
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When I crave chocolate, I measure out an ounce of semi-sweet chocolate chips and eat them one at a time.4
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I too have a sweet tooth, I have found I really like Dannon vanilla Greek yogurt over blueberries. It tastes very sweet and creamy. Sometimes I’ll put a tad of slivered almonds or walnuts on top.1
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I am not someone who is able to eat a little chocolate and then carry on with my day unless i'm in the right frame of mind! I like to have some low cal chocolate mousse in the fridge, or the low calorie jelly. The jelly especially satisfies my sweet tooth!1
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I have a sweet tooth
I eat chocolate (snickers, Twix) and/or candy (skittles, mentos, etc).
I do this every. single. night. after dinner.
Just shy of 100lb lost in the past 15 months doing this.
Moral of the story is that sweet tooth isn't 'bad'. Just needs to be indulged responsibly.8 -
My goal is to eat when I'm hungry, not this:
verb (used with object), craved, crav·ing.- to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly:
- to crave sweets; to crave affection.
- to require; need:
- a problem craving prompt attention.
- to ask earnestly for (something); beg for.
- to ask (a person) earnestly for something or to do something.
- to beg or plead (usually followed by for ).
Food has been controlling me all my life. Not anymore.2 - to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly:
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I have to go cold turkey. TOM I get massive sugary cravings so I allowed myself a reece's cup pack and, in a surprise to me, I found it was just the right amount. Took the edge off my craving for that day. Unfortunately, I did spend the next few days continuing to crave but I put that down to having the extra sugar in my system rather than hormones.1
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Sweet tooth is hard to control. But it’s all about will power. Everything in moderation. That’s what I think 🤔1
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It takes willpower to quit smoking. It takes willpower to quit drugs. It takes willpower to quit drinking. It takes willpower to quite snacking. Is this a coincidence?2
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Have you've tried doing Popsicle with BCCA's? They are super sweet and tasty with super low calories specially now for the hot summer months oh yeah! Also they help recover sore muscles so its a win win!1
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It takes willpower to quit smoking. It takes willpower to quit drugs. It takes willpower to quit drinking. It takes willpower to quite snacking. Is this a coincidence?
I'm not sure I understand your point. It takes willpower not to take the bait when my dad tries to start a political argument. It takes willpower to tell Netflix "No, I don't want to watch the next episode" and go to bed at a reasonable hour. It takes willpower to not give the finger to the car that just cut me off. It takes willpower to not order a bunch of outfits and makeup off Amazon and save money instead.Any tips to curb or something to help replace the ice cream..cookie..cakes.
I have three possible strategies, and it's really individual which one will work best, in fact you might use different strategies for different foods!- Try to moderate those foods. If you are able to fit reasonable portions of these treats into your calorie goal, without them pushing out nutritious food you need, there's nothing wrong with having them. I find weighing out a serving, putting the package away, pre-logging it in my diary, and then eating it helps. Also try buying single serve packages.
- Use low cal substitutes or substitute foods you are not likely to overeat. You've gotten several great suggestions on this one!
- Just don't have them around and refuse them if offered. Some people have a tough time moderating and do better just pretending trigger foods don't exist. And for most of us, while we moderate some things, there are other foods that we're just better off abstaining from entirely.
Good luck :drinker:4 -
I eat one Hershey's miniature every day. I get the taste and it sticks with me that I have had chocolate that day.3
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0 calorie Jell-O helped me out a lot when I was first getting started. Figuring out that I like a LCHF diet and making sure I have enough protein and fat each day keeps me generally satiated. I don't get the cravings for candy and baked goods like I used to unless I let myself get really, really hungry these days.1
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I will have to try that!!! Thanks
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I have a massive sweet tooth. I drink Prescience Frosted Cupcake protein shakes in milk. Kills two birds with one stone. I get the protein I need and it tastes like a milkshake. Seriously, this stuff is so sweet many people won’t drink it, though it is high-quality protein. Tip: mix small amounts of powder at a time and stir vigorously to avoid lumps.0
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I avoid buying sweet foods. If I get a craving I usually am forced to make it and I try to stick to fruity things like crisps or use whole wheat. I'm also going to try dark chocolate almonds as dark chocolate can quickly satisfy a sweet craving.0
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Any tips to curb or something to help replace the ice cream..cookie..cakes.
A couple things that have worked for me as I have gotten started over the past several weeks. Lots and lots of water. If you are hungry between meals lets say lunch an dinner and u know u just had a big meal and can’t offered a small snack use that as a time to drink a couple more glasses lf water. Also u can eat that stuff like cookies, ice cream and cake. If u can avoid eating it everyday that is the way to go, but in no way shape or form should u give it up. I find that i still eat them just not nearly as much as I use to. Usually once a week I will have stuff like that maybe. Ive found that now that i limit myself to eating that stuff just a couple times a week its not that hard as I look forward to it. Its really just abouy balance. If u can still see results eating then go ahead eat as much as u want, but if u arent seeint results then start by cutting back and just eating less of it or half as much. Portion size is often key.
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I found that it reduced my cravings for high-calorie-density, low-nutrient-density sweets like baked goods and candies when I started making it a point to eat at least 3 servings of fruit daily. After a while (few weeks), I found I could be more flexible about the number of fruit servings, and the effect would persist. Nowadays, I commonly eat one, maybe two.
This doesn't work for everyone, but I've seen others here report similar experiences, so it might be worth a try.
I never eliminated added sugar (or foods with added sugar in them); for me, it wasn't necessary (and I'm not very good with rules: I tend to rebel
). I still eat the occasional indulgent dessert, or some good chocolate, or something like that, but most of the low-quality pre-packaged grocery store "treats" aren't very appealing anymore: Too simple, too sweet, not worth the calories.
YMMV.1
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