Motivation needed!

Try drinking more water, fresh fruits would also be a great substitute for the the bad foods and they are sweet. But I agree get activity when the munchies hit.

Keep a handy lowfat sweet snack for those cravings..perhaps a tootsie pop, small peppermint patty, little tootsie rolls, etc. for when you do get a craving but limit it. Moderation is key. Also, try replacing those snacks with some fruit. I think you'll find the more good stuff you eat...the less you will want of the junk. You'll feel so much more energenic eating a light healthy snack. Go for the goal! Good Luck to you!

I have the same problem- I will go out and get the foods I know I shouldn't eat and eat them anyway. Then I'll blame the fact that school is stressing me out, or that I will eat better tomorrow. Constant battle- not to mention that my boyfriend is CONSTANTLY eating delicious foods that I want.

I would say that cutting out all the munchie foods is impossible- because let's face it, there are days when you really, really really want the burger. But maybe try to limit it to like three out of the seven days a week you have one yummy item?
Find a ratio that works for you- but don't deprive yourself of your favorite things, or else you will just not want to continue altogether!

Lord knows i've been there and so take what I say with a grain of salt. I would suggest when you start to have 'cravings' stop and think about what it is any why Why are you having these cravings? Do you really want that candy bar/bag of chips/gallon of ice cream? Or are you just stressed over work/school/personal relationships? Will giving in to the craving satisfy the craving (aka stress/emptyness/etc)? Most likely not, or if only for a moment. I've notice when I stopped to think about my cravings most of them stemmed from a bad day at work, fight with a friend, etc....external reasons. Once you can identify why you feel the way you do or where the craving is stemming from you can then decide to let it overcome you or you overcome it. Don't get me wrong, it's okay to satisfy those cravings, it's even healthy to do so.... but just do so in moderation. If that's hard to do at first, buy small/individual versions of the craving so when you finish you finish, no going back for seconds, thirds, fourths... I've noticed too that chewing gum helps me fight cravings too. it's hard, but don't give up.....remember tomorrow is always a new day.

it also helps to look at the calories... that's a huge turn-off to me (most of the time)

Good Luck!

Hi,

I just joined this on Monday and have been struggling for the last five years to loose the weight I have gained. I love this sight so far. On Monday night, I had my first craving, and after more water, I decided to see what I had that was low calorie. I found some strawberries and some blueberries left over from that morning from my turn at our support group that met that morning. I sliced up those strawberries, and added just a teaspoon of sugar slowly mixing as I sprinkled... It cured my craving, along with a glass of water and I went to bed. My point is, if you have some healthy fruit alternatives you can eat those and I was totally satisfied. I think our hands are used to being busy while on the computer or watching tv. If you have a hobby like reading, computer, needle work, night time is the best time for that, and it is hard to snack when your hands are busy.

Guess what? I weighed in this morning and I have lost just over 2 lbs since monday!!! That is huge and has me so motivated. Low fat triscuits take a long time to chew I found out and helps with that fiber issue too. Cheer up and look for an alternative snack that you like, the total calories for that bowl of strawberries and blueberries was only like 50 calories. 35 for the teaspoon of sugar!!!

Good Luck !!