Stupid *kitten* cravings

sarahp86
sarahp86 Posts: 692 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hello, My name is Sarah and I'm a sugar Junkie!

So I am on a month long eating plan given to me by a dietician involving all fruit, veg, meat, a limited selection of sauces. One yogurt a day and a bowl of cereal for breakfast. The aim of this diet is to wean me off sugar. I am addicted. I have been on it two weeks and I've lost 7lbs. She told me I could have a cheat day (last friday) for my boyfriends birthday and I went mad!!!

Since then I completely messed up my mojo. I have had the odd craving here and there but nothing I couldn't deal with. Today I craved chocolate so bad I would have licked a sh*tty stick if i thought it remotely tasted like chocolate!

I was over my daily allowance but that was down to eating extra protein to try and curb the cravings. I filled up on veg at dinner. It;s now 23:12 and all I want is chocolate!

Hate cravings and I'm sorry for this stupid post but I'm just venting!!! :grumble:

RARR!!!!

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  • Larius
    Larius Posts: 507 Member
    That's not the craving I read in the title! I was tricked!
  • Jconner30
    Jconner30 Posts: 311
    I HATE cravings!
  • sarahp86
    sarahp86 Posts: 692 Member
    Sorry, Sh*tty stick is close enough though!
  • Eleanorjanethinner
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    Hmm... it sounds like a day off wasn't good for you at all.

    Personally, I'm all for moderation, rather than removing food entirely as I think that leads to craving and binging, but I'm not a nutritionist and I'm not that crazy over chocolate/ junk food (odd, I know).

    I'm aiming to eat as I'm more or less planning to eat for the rest of my life. That involves a bit a choc/cake/eating out/wine etc. but much less than previously. I'm not eating some takeaways i.e. pizza 'cos I can't just eat a bit of them and they're SO high calorie for so little food. But generally, I'm eating like a normal person rather than someone on a diet.
  • Deathwithab
    Deathwithab Posts: 462 Member
    its halloween ! have a chocolate or 2 if you need to have something dont deprive yourself 100% from it becuase it will only make you less willing to follow through. just dont go over board and stick to a lotted amount :)


    lol @ larius
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,189 Member
    Cravings will derail almost any diet which is why I don't endorse cutting out foods you enjoy to any of my clients. Consequently, I have a very low rate of clients who regain weight after reaching a goal. LEARN to eat the things you like in moderation.
  • Britt2Fitjrny
    Britt2Fitjrny Posts: 558 Member
    haha i love your sh*tty stick comment. I have those days to. just try to be strong and know what when you give into those cravings the cravings will never go away!!! you have to try to get it somewhat out of your system... I'm in the same boat right now. Not with sweets but all the salty party food i have been eating... gaww :sick:
  • fisherlassie
    fisherlassie Posts: 542 Member
    Whenever I have any sugar I am messed up for days. Drink lots of water, review your list of why you want to get off sugar and be healthier, keep yourself busy with activities that make you feel good, preferably ones that are not associated with sugar ie. coffee and cigarettes for some people. Hang in there. you can do this and as my mother always says, "this too will pass."
  • sarahp86
    sarahp86 Posts: 692 Member
    I'm aiming to eat as I'm more or less planning to eat for the rest of my life. That involves a bit a choc/cake/eating out/wine etc. but much less than previously. I'm not eating some takeaways i.e. pizza 'cos I can't just eat a bit of them and they're SO high calorie for so little food. But generally, I'm eating like a normal person rather than someone on a diet.

    I agree with all in moderation and I was doing this. I did have serious problems with eating a whole packet of biscuits (cookies) instead of one! So she felt that I should stick to this for a month and gradually reintroduce carbs, refined sugar etc.

    I have had no heartburn or digestive problems since and have bags more energy! I'm hoping today is just a bad day!
  • CashierCantin
    CashierCantin Posts: 206 Member
    Here's a good trick. Eat something salty. I usually go for Dill Pickles. Low in calories and I NEVER want something sugar after something like that.

    I am an all or nothing type person so I can not just have a little bit to 'satisfy'. One is too many and 100 is not enough!

    Dill pickles are my friend. I have at least 3 different kinds in my fridge at all times!!!
  • ashleighjoy2007
    ashleighjoy2007 Posts: 150 Member
    That's not the craving I read in the title! I was tricked!

    Haha me too, I just opened this up to be a smartass and say "You're craving *kitten*!?!?!?!?!?!?!"
  • SetecAstronomy
    SetecAstronomy Posts: 470 Member
    I imagine that it's probably worse this time of year, with it being Halloween and there be sugar aplenty...
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