How do you fight afternoon SWEETS cravings?!

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ShelbyBeck414
ShelbyBeck414 Posts: 123
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So...i've noticed that in the afternoon....a short while after my lunch...as I'm sitting at my office desk waiting for the workday to end...I get HUGE SWEETS CRAVINGS!! Most days I can avoid dashing towards the candy dish in the other room...but somedays I give in..:(
What are your secrets....aside from guzzling water (which I do all day). :)
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  • jrditt
    jrditt Posts: 239 Member
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    maybe have some berries nearby? or rice cakes that are flavored?
  • sarglava
    sarglava Posts: 206 Member
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    GIVE IN!!
    Don't eat a whole cake... but allow yourself a little like some dark chocolate pieces (not milk or white chocolate). It's not going to kill you and you won't binge later on.
  • Auspiciousgirl
    Auspiciousgirl Posts: 89
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    If I remember, I bring a square of dark chocolate with me for after lunch. I need to indulge a little :) Otherwise, a second cup of coffee usually goes better than water for me (I drink water all day, too).
  • sissamae
    sissamae Posts: 232 Member
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    Fat free chocolate pudding :) it was my afternoon snack today and it worked :)
  • MissBettyBoop2
    MissBettyBoop2 Posts: 32 Member
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    I have a chocolate protein drink...
  • oliviazool
    oliviazool Posts: 2
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    Sugar free chewing gum. Crystal Light powder in water. Very sweet!
  • live4turns
    live4turns Posts: 314 Member
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    with boxing gloves and some steel toe boots. I just drink a cup of coffee with one truvia or equal. I usually get food comatosed after lunch and around 2:30ish i get real sleepy. then I just chug some coffee and i'm good.
  • Marmalina
    Marmalina Posts: 35
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    fat free chocolate pudding.. ooo thats a good one!
  • Trinafaye78
    Trinafaye78 Posts: 2
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    The 90 calorie fiber one brownies are REALLY good! Or Special K has Fruit Crisps that are 100 calories that are REALLY yummy! I keep both in my lunch bag so I am prepared for a craving when it hits, but I only get to pick one each day :)
  • halpinj1
    halpinj1 Posts: 22 Member
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    red grapes are so sweet. just let your body and your taste buds get acclimated to healthier, natural food, and they will taste soooo sweet after a while.
  • 987Runner
    987Runner Posts: 209
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    I'll eat a Special K Bar, probably not the best choice, but if I know I'm working out after work, it's okay to me. I'll also down a lot of water to get that full feeling so I can forget about it after a while.
  • sgroff102
    sgroff102 Posts: 1 Member
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    Extra Dessert Delights Gum. The Mint Chocolate Chip and Orange Dream Pop are the best!
  • bikiniready201
    bikiniready201 Posts: 54
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    I like to make a pumpkin spice tea (decaf) and add extra skim milk to give it a latte feel! i dont put sugar in, but im sure a packet wouldnt be that bad and would taste delish! that goes for all herbal teas :)
  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
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    Water and cinnamon supplements. Seriously.
  • crazybeautifulkittie
    crazybeautifulkittie Posts: 86 Member
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    Trader Joes light kettle corn and a piece of their simply lite chocolate bar. That way I have chocolate and some "substance" of sweets. pretty satsifying.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
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    drink water.
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
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    I keep Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses and Ice Breaker mints in my desk. Then I can have one or even 2 without wasting my calories for the day. Trick is to not eat the entire stash and I don't do it everyday, just the ones I can't resist urge anymore.

    One other item -- Jelly Belly. Only 4 calories and 1 carb per. So you can eat what you have left (sometimes I only eat 2 or 3 but give me the sugar and come in so many yummy flavors).
  • amyschn
    amyschn Posts: 7 Member
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    I usually chew on a piece of sugar free gum or eat a sugar free jello or pudding. If I'm actually hungry I'll grab a Fiber One 90 calorie chocolate peanut butter bar, those are awesome!
  • TiffanyDawn79
    TiffanyDawn79 Posts: 201 Member
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    100 calorie packs are my sweet escape! I love the chocolate covered pretzels.
  • mrsjenfrank
    mrsjenfrank Posts: 1,016 Member
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    Chocolate Peanut Protein Shake made with Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk, or (before I started doing low carb... can't justify how many carbs pudding is) Green Grapes with sugar free chocolate pudding. If that wont do the trick, I allow myself a candy or two. But no more treats for the rest of the day.

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