what do you do whenyou crave for sweets

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  • Peridotite
    Peridotite Posts: 66
    Eat them

    Yep :drinker:
  • blv0267
    blv0267 Posts: 100 Member
    I have a sweet usually in the form of Hershey Kisses and/or strawberries.
  • LeeMStephens
    LeeMStephens Posts: 7
    Not eat them. Period. That's how you get, and stay, fat...eating a bunch of junk and not working out enough.
  • harriet_tubman
    harriet_tubman Posts: 52
    drink diet dr. pepper or mio or something sugar free.
  • charmedlife78
    charmedlife78 Posts: 21
    yummyyy i wish usa had cadbury hot chocolate! oh no... now im thinkin about cadbury eggs
  • bbcoachcory
    bbcoachcory Posts: 31
    I have found that spacing my meals out to 5 or 6 a day then I do not get the cravings. Eating is a good thing. Our body needs the fuel to survive and for muscle growth. Just remember everything in moderation.
  • lkerbym
    lkerbym Posts: 7 Member
    I like 8.25 oz. chocolate muscle milk. I have one everyday and it makes me very happy! 100 calories and worth every sip.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I make fat free muffins or low fat banana bread. Search for the recipe on here! X
  • cupcake28
    cupcake28 Posts: 32 Member
    I first try seeing if it will pass, I read somewhere cravings last about 21 minutes .. so far it's been true 15 mins or so for me.
    If the cravings keep coming back frequently I try having a healthier version of whatever I'm craving.
    If that doesn't work, or if I know already that alternatives never hit the "spot" I eat it in moderation so I don't completely go crazy when I break down later!
    Besides this is supposed to be a lifestyle change and if it's something I can't do or live without for the rest of my life .. I try to balance it into my life.

    Sound like the best plan to me...... I do however keep a stock of Option hot chocolates ornly 40cals portion, these are my best friend.

    However I also find the hot chocolate really isnt doing it for me I have whatever it is a craving I just make sure I log it and adjust accordingly for the day. :0)
  • lorro
    lorro Posts: 917 Member
    1) Delay - the urge usually goes
    2) Have a small one
    3) Have an alternative - choc highlights or fruit
    4) If all else fails, write down how much I want sweets vs how much I want to be healthy.
  • traveller888
    traveller888 Posts: 79 Member
    I eat them usually, but just part of a serving. If they are small they last if you eat them slowly. Put it in a bowl/on a plate and put the bag or container away. Otherwise, get a small spoon and eat slowly (like ice cream)...make it last. Eat merigunes really slowly, too. Not many calories.

    I have a perpetual sweet tooth!
  • MrsGarrett23
    MrsGarrett23 Posts: 6
    Normally I just find some type of small candy or something. Its better to go ahead and eat what it is and work it off later....that's what I have been doing.
  • christinerush
    christinerush Posts: 155
    Great idea! I like to eat Body Lite Protein bites, about 39 calories and lots of protein!
  • qtcaro
    qtcaro Posts: 48 Member
    I have a little of the sweets I want. If I try having something else, I may end up having the "something else" and still coming back to what I wanted and end up eating more.
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    Eat them

    Me too
  • Mabelbabel
    Mabelbabel Posts: 11
    If possible I brush my teeth or use a mouthwash.......failing that I'll eat what I crave just to a lesser amount.
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Have a candy!

    Don't hoover a pint of Ice Cream! But if you have a sweet craving, have a little something sweet.

    For me, I like a Werther's Original every now & then. Or, a small glass of milk and a couple of Oeros before bed!

    If you really want to avoid any refined sugar. Have a piece of fruit.
  • rasptorte
    rasptorte Posts: 29
    My naturopath suggested almonds. Apparantly, if you eat a couple of almonds, the protein in the almonds normalizes your blood sugar and kills the craving. It has been working for me quite well. You could just eat a sweet treat instead, but I find that when I give into my craving for sweets I end up having stronger cravings for sweets later on.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    I eat them, log them, and budget the rest of my day's calories accordingly.
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    Depending on where I am at for the day I make a protein shake(frozen milk cubes, fruit, etc.) or take a protein shot (just the protein powder and 4 oz water)

    Kills my craving and gives me what my body needs instead.
  • Porcelain1981
    Porcelain1981 Posts: 51 Member
    If it's not pure hunger or a bad habit (i.e. stress reaction), then I opt for sweet fruit such as honeydew melon, grapes etc.

    I do keep snack boxes of raisins in work for emergencies, that keep me from making worse choices.
  • mgaither
    mgaither Posts: 115
    I am obsessed with Nutella so when I get a sweet craving I eat a spoonful.

    Ditto. I love chocolate, so my "dessert" is a tablespoon of nutella and a half cup (okay sometimes a full cup) of strawberries.
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    I usually try to ride it out. Its one of those things that quickly passes.
  • momma3sweetgirls
    momma3sweetgirls Posts: 743 Member
    me too
  • lisaap77
    lisaap77 Posts: 123 Member
    I have a piece of fruit, or a glass of dark chocolate almond milk or chew gum. Or if my calories allow it, I have the correct portion size of what I'm craving and savor every bite! :tongue:
  • softballsharie
    softballsharie Posts: 154 Member
    I reach for either a low fat chocolate pudding, or 100 calorie hostess strawberry cupcakes. They both definitely satisfy my sweet craving, without sacrificing too many calories. These solutions have been my savior through my diet lol
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Eat them! =D But for things like my sweet cravings after dinner, I'll either chew gum or suck on a few sour jelly bellies, since it isn't about hunger, but getting the sweet taste right after my salty meal.
  • Ajones33
    Ajones33 Posts: 27
    I eat it as well, I just fit it into my calories.

    Although for days I think I may go 'over board' and not be able to stop myself I go for a walk. Around the neighborhood, my office or wherever I am. It tends to distract me from that sweet tooth crave.
  • JustLena75
    JustLena75 Posts: 114
    Have whatever it is. Snack sized candy bars are great.
  • Robyn_T
    Robyn_T Posts: 540 Member
    chocolate protein shake.
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