How to get over food temptation...

BethanyAnn14
BethanyAnn14 Posts: 39
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
I do I get over craving sweets??

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  • mrenko
    mrenko Posts: 1
    Eat fruit!!
  • tinamina78
    tinamina78 Posts: 241 Member
    I agree with the above. Fruit is a really good substitution for the bad stuff. I have an apple a day and it really helps. I will add that it's also good to have just a little of your favorite thing on a regular basis. Don't deny your cravings all the time or you'll end up bingeing. Just have a little bit instead of a bunch. That way you don't feel deprived. Remember, it's a lifestyle change, not a diet!

    Best of health! :flowerforyou:
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    Try not having that kinda stuff in the house...if it's not around there's a better chance you won't go outta your way to find/eat it.

    Also, figure out what it is you crave, and try something similiar. I go with a banana, ice, chocolate whey all blended..once you get it right, it tastes pretty much like a real milkshake. There's also brownie variations, and concoctions that'll turn out like ice cream.

    Depending on what else you crave, i can guarentee you if you make your own version at home, it'll be healthier (less calories) then something you'd get at a restaurant. You can control the fat/sugar/calorie content, so can make a waaaay better version. I do thath all the time with virtually anything. Baked goods, fast food, appetizers are always super-fun too.

    I'm not a huge fan of 'have it but just a portion...stay within your calories' cause inevitably you'll overeat, or eat the whole meal/bag/amount. It's almost TOO hard to take a small piece of something. That kinda temptation is like dancing with the devil.
  • Malloryrae1211
    Malloryrae1211 Posts: 60 Member
    I try not to keep sweets in the house otherwise I'm too tempted! It's hard though because I have 3 children and they enjoy their sweets!! :)
  • MrsPeavley
    MrsPeavley Posts: 143 Member
    Coolwhip and fruit or i will do coolwhip and a few choc chips yummy!
  • Tbianchino
    Tbianchino Posts: 1 Member
    sometime chewing gum (especially the dessert flavors by Extra gum) really helps me :)
  • tinamina78
    tinamina78 Posts: 241 Member
    I'm not a huge fan of 'have it but just a portion...stay within your calories' cause inevitably you'll overeat, or eat the whole meal/bag/amount. It's almost TOO hard to take a small piece of something. That kinda temptation is like dancing with the devil.

    True. It is a difficult thing to "just have one" of something good. I agree, I don't keep it at home either. But I think it's important people know that it is possible to have the things/flavors they want without feeling horrible and if the willpower is there, then have one. Being healthy is important, but so is enjoying life!

    I like the "make your own" suggestion... I'm going to have to try that milkshake idea. Thanks!
  • Chellieee
    Chellieee Posts: 4
    Choose naturally sweet things instead of processed. For instance fruit is super sweet and healthy and the calories shouldn't be counted because it's considered a healthy energy.
    So 1 apple sliced up (and if you want to count the calories in fruit, its 80), add some cinnamon (0) and a good spoonful of brown sugar (40 or so calories) and microwave it for 30 seconds.
    The sugar melts bathing the soft warm apples in a caramel like sauce with cinnamon! Then mix it and the sugar gets a litle like syrup.

    So it's still sweet, but healthier, instead of a 300 calorie slice of pie, or a 130 calorie cookie, or a 200 calorie candy bar ◕‿◕
  • CallieDerenthal
    CallieDerenthal Posts: 170 Member
    i have to have sweets on a regular basis. i keep sugar free jello pudding in the house at all times (60 cals per serving)! i also have no sugar added fudgesicles (40 cals each), boston cream pie flavored light yogurt (110 cals), and skinny cow ice cream (100-150 cals, depending on which kind i get). all of those things do a great job of keeping my sweet tooth satisfied. :smile:
  • cleaneater80
    cleaneater80 Posts: 474 Member
    I make a compromise. I'll have a 60cal Jello pudding cup - Skinny Cow frozen bars - Chocolate muffin top (think that's what it's called in the freezer section

    I also be sure to drink a big glass of water - sometimes I'm just thirsty and think I want sugar

    If you want to completely stay away from sugar - brushing your teeth may help. I love having the feeling of a clean mouth
  • dznofroses
    dznofroses Posts: 12
    Have you heard about Arctic Zero ice cream which only has 150 calories per pint? That's a lot of ice cream for a small amount of calories. I wouldn't have it all the time, but it sure would make a nice treat without a lot of guilt. I haven't tried it yet, but do want to. I've heard nothing but yummy comments about it!
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