How can i stop the cravings?

So, what are your goals for doing 2 meals a day? Some people have other health goals when they choose an intermittent fasting/time-restricted eating approach, but some people do it just for weight loss purposes. If you're doing it just for weight loss purposes, and it's making things harder for you rather than easier, maybe consider dropping that restriction? I didn't do it, lost weight fine, but we're all individuals with different goals and preferences.

I'm not sure what you mean when you say "a carb that I should not eat". I eat a lot of carbs, mostly from veggies, fruits and no-sugar-added dairy. There are foods I now eat in smaller portions or less often in order to stay at a healthy weight post-loss, but those can be any type of calorie-dense foods, not just carbs. If you're diabetic or similar, though, managing carbs is important, I know.

Regardless, if weight loss is the key goal, we can eat anything we like within our calorie goal, and expect about the same body weight result. (Nutrition is important for health, of course; but calories determine weight loss directly. )

I admit, this sounds like there are certain foods you just can't eat in moderation. If that's true, then the foods you can't moderate may need to be out of the house, or - if other family members want them - shut out of site in a specific cupboard or refrigerator location and redefined in your head as "not my food". . . at least for a while. But if there are treats you are able to eat in smaller portions sometimes within your calorie goal, it's OK to eat some, and for some people that will keep those foods from being a much-craved "forbidden" food.

Also, one option is going for a slower weight loss rate so more daily calories. Sometimes a slower loss rate we can stick with will get us to goal weight in less calendar time than a more aggressive plan that causes deprivation-triggered over-eating, breaks in the action, or giving up altogether.

If the problem is sweets specifically, like baked goods or candy, a thing that helped me reduce cravings for those was to make it a point to eat several servings of whole fruit daily. That took a small number of weeks to work, but it really helped, and I've seen others here say the same. It won't work for everyone, but might be worth a try to see.

Another thing people seem not to think of when it comes to cravings is sleep. If your cravings are more often late in the day, and your sleep quality/quantity could improve, consider working on that. As the day goes on and we're more distant from last sleep, fatigue starts to kick in. Fatigue can make the body seek energy, and food - especially sweets/carbs - are quick energy. Voila, cravings! Therefore, improving sleep may help, if that can be done.

Best wishes!

kizzibillet wrote: »

Hey Annn

I APPRECIATE the reply.
Im doing IF 2 meals per day.. sometimes i can handle it .. other times im unable to.

If i taste a carb that I should not eat.. I DEVOUR IT!!! lol.. AND WANT MORE!

So.. just need guidance

Thx

It’s important to remember that there’s no need to get caught up in myths or restrictive diets when it comes to health. Carbs, like protein and fat, are just macronutrients, they each play a key role in your body’s energy and function. It’s not about avoiding carbs, but about balance. What truly matters is creating a consistent calorie deficit over time to lose weight, not necessarily following a specific diet or obsessing over meal timing. Setting realistic goals, like aiming to lose about 1 lb a week, can help you stay on track without the pressure. That way, you can avoid the cycle of restricting yourself, then binging. Slow and steady progress is the way to build lasting habits that won’t leave you feeling deprived.