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I have a serious Sweet Tooth!

acemugga
acemugga Posts: 19
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Ok ok , So I have the biggest sweet tooth for candies . Such as ( now and laters, lemon heads, rolly ranchers ) and all that good stuff . Not a big fan of chocolate unless it's ice cream . But what I want to know is how to satisfy the cravings with something more healthier any suggestions?

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  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    fruit :]
  • PenguinPrincess
    PenguinPrincess Posts: 101
    I have a huge sweet tooth as well, I have found that fruit helps to curve this. When I absolutely can't stand it anymore I usually go to the sugar free candies. They are not as good for you as fruit it and they can give tummy troubles if you eat too much, but a small amount will help the craving.
  • WarriorMom2012
    WarriorMom2012 Posts: 621 Member
    The healthier stuff just doesn't cut it. Go real...just in moderation. Plan for it and make it work in your daily goals...or just give in and eat the entire cheesecake ;)
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    fruit :]

    Fruit sprinkled with sugar free jello.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    if you eat no sugar for a few days and satisfy yourself with protein, veges and whoelgrains (no fruit) you will not crave it after about 3 days.... if you continteu to want it after that point its mental, not physical.
  • fyfi_fendir
    fyfi_fendir Posts: 64 Member
    fruit, jello, yoghurt or any sugar free stuff... although... I personally don't recommend those sugar free things since sugar is replaced by chemicals...
    If you can indulge with restrain then just have a candy now and then.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I miss these:

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  • Puddykat1026
    Puddykat1026 Posts: 164 Member
    The smell of something sweet seems to be enough for me. I have a sweet smelling body spray, candle, and air freshener. It seems to help when I'm home. At work, I have sugar free gum or I spray a light mist of the body spray. If I'm hungry too I seem to favor grapes, bananas, or plums.
  • fyfi_fendir
    fyfi_fendir Posts: 64 Member
    if you eat no sugar for a few days and satisfy yourself with protein, veges and whoelgrains (no fruit) you will not crave it after about 3 days.... if you continteu to want it after that point its mental, not physical.


    Took me a little over a week to break carb addiction. That was all carb those, not just sugar.
  • LexieSweetheart
    LexieSweetheart Posts: 793 Member
    Walmart sells sour raisins. They are pretty good and healthier version of sour patch kids
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    I got a sweet tooth when I started dieting. But I attribute it to the fact I have cut my sugar intake quite drastically. I just manage it the best I can - berry herbal teas, chewing gum, and low carb bars all seem to help here. And looking at my macros and convincing myself I don't wanna blow my day with a sugar fix!
  • rmwinters
    rmwinters Posts: 288 Member
    Walmart sells sour raisins. They are pretty good and healthier version of sour patch kids

    I had these!!!! The sour orange ones...they are like sour patch kids!
  • carolina_r
    carolina_r Posts: 359 Member
    I worked a little space in each day for a small sugary treat.

    Then after two 1/2 months, I felt ready to try to tackle the cravings more directly, and went 5 days without sweets! (chocolate is my vice) The first day was hard, but after that it was pretty easy. After the five days, I had a "cheat" day where I allowed myself some chocolate (though still within calorie allotment) - I wanted to see if the cravings would come back full force...but they didn't!

    I can't see myself ever living without chocolate, but it feels good to be loosening its grip :)

    But as I said, I didn't try to just stop right away - I knew that would just lead me to quit and give up.

    Hope this helps!
  • timingsands
    timingsands Posts: 83
    I still eat candy, just in much smaller amounts, and I usually wait until the end of the day to eat them. So instead of a whole bar of Starbursts I just eat two, or just two Jolly Ranchers or two Amira tamarind tablets, and it's enough. I've noticed that even a small amount will take the edge off and I stop craving it.
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    larabars. They are mainly fruit and nuts, completely healthy. Many of the flavors are sweet, and satisfy my sweet tooth. I also eat dark chocolate everyday.
  • suzzann666
    suzzann666 Posts: 334 Member
    i've learned that sweets and moderation just don't work for me. i personally do best if i can cut out all sugary things for a while, then i stop craving them. i do have a pretty nasty coke zero habit though ( i know...that's bad too)
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