Need help with my sweet tooth

ChelseaWhiteman
ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
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Since starting my diet I have lost 22pounds. I was 147 pounds and i'm now 126. My only problem i've come across seems to be sweets. I have a craving everyday for them and I cant seem to find anything that will get rid of the craving other than eating chocolate :$ I pretty much cut out meals (calories) so I can eat something sweet instead which is building up my fat intake. Anybody got any things they have found that they've misplaced their sweet stuff with that actually works? As much as it may seem that i'm at a light weight, I want to get toned up and it seems like eating sweets and chocolate will obviously never help me
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  • jackiemonx
    jackiemonx Posts: 343 Member
    im the same, i always need sweet stuff ALL the time for snacks
    and after a meal :-(
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    Me too. Even after a bowl of cereal i'm craving a biscuit or something. Fruit just doesnt help :(
  • Lauren8239
    Lauren8239 Posts: 1,039 Member
    I must be the only one in the world that can't stand sweet stuff. Seriously. I don't like chocolate...or cake, or anything with obvious sugar in it. Makes me feel sick. No pies, no pastries............but I love salty stuff.
    Good job on your weight loss :smile:
  • morgan9
    morgan9 Posts: 22
    Raw snow peas. I recently discovered these and they are delicious!
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    Ahh i'm jealous! I know quite a few people that are like that but instead of the chocolate they have like 4 bags of crisps a day. Thanks alot also :):)
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    Ive never heard of Raw snow peas before :O Do the sell them in England?
  • babycook
    babycook Posts: 172 Member
    I use to have a sweet tooth. It took a while of not eating it but the cravings went away. And now if I eat sugar it leaves me tired and with a terrible headache. It's not worth it for me.
  • morgan9
    morgan9 Posts: 22
    Might also be called sugar snap peas. Not sure about availability overseas as I'm in the US.

    Also, congrats on the weight loss!
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    So did you just stop eating it all together? I cant imagine doing that!
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    I'll look into it. Thanks alot!!!!
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    just snack smart and in moderation. non fat greekyogurt with cinnamon and a tbsp of semi sweet chocolate chips is one of my favorite desserts. @-@ its low cal, sweet and totally delcious! plus its not super heavy, so it wont make you gain 2 lbs of water weight the next day.
  • StarryEyed500
    StarryEyed500 Posts: 225 Member
    Ive never heard of Raw snow peas before :O Do the sell them in England?
    Snow peas = mangetout. You should be able to get hold of them. They're slightly different to sugar snap peas.
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    Ive never heard of Raw snow peas before :O Do the sell them in England?
    Snow peas = mangetout. You should be able to get hold of them. They're slightly different to sugar snap peas.

    Have you tried them too? Are they a good chocolate replacement? And thanks :D
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    just snack smart and in moderation. non fat greekyogurt with cinnamon and a tbsp of semi sweet chocolate chips is one of my favorite desserts. @-@ its low cal, sweet and totally delcious! plus its not super heavy, so it wont make you gain 2 lbs of water weight the next day.

    Ooh sounds lovely :D Thanks!
  • Blueknight12
    Blueknight12 Posts: 4
    I have lost over 90 pounds over the past 6 months, and I love sweets. I have not eaten many lately, but I do like to take a slice of angel food cake, put a couple tablespoons of cool whip on it, and melt a few chocolate chips and drizzle it on top. It definitely relieves the sweet tooth, and it only has like 120 calories in it. This kept me going for the past few months!
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    I have lost over 90 pounds over the past 6 months, and I love sweets. I have not eaten many lately, but I do like to take a slice of angel food cake, put a couple tablespoons of cool whip on it, and melt a few chocolate chips and drizzle it on top. It definitely relieves the sweet tooth, and it only has like 120 calories in it. This kept me going for the past few months!

    Wooow congratulations on losing all that weight!
    Im from england and I dont know what cool whip is :$ But the rest sounds amazing haha :P Thanks :D
  • firefir1122
    firefir1122 Posts: 5
    I have taken to buying dark chocolate with sea salt and caramel from trader joe's! its sweet, and half a bar is only 140 calories. i usually eat like two squares(1/2 a serving) and day and it helps satisfy my sweet tooth....however i am still a total sucker for cupcakes and muffins ect when they are in my house, so i try to avoid buying/baking them...
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/snacks/r/pbproteinballs.htm

    ^^ with chocolate protein powder and agave nectar instead of artificial sweetener=delicious.
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    I have taken to buying dark chocolate with sea salt and caramel from trader joe's! its sweet, and half a bar is only 140 calories. i usually eat like two squares(1/2 a serving) and day and it helps satisfy my sweet tooth....however i am still a total sucker for cupcakes and muffins ect when they are in my house, so i try to avoid buying/baking them...

    When I was a kid I used to steal my nannas dark chocolate but it used to be too sickly/sweet so i'd end up giving it back. So yeah, dark chocolate does seem like a good idea. I could eat milk chocolate all day :(
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/snacks/r/pbproteinballs.htm

    ^^ with chocolate protein powder and agave nectar instead of artificial sweetener=delicious.

    Thank you :D:D
  • nikki_att84
    nikki_att84 Posts: 152 Member
    MAYbe u should go 2 the dentist and remove ur tooth lol im just kidding its very hard!! what about if you try recipes that r always sweet but r less sweet or try eating dark chocolate maybe ull stop wantin sweets!or maybe buy some smart ones desserts! they have less calories!
  • natalie_bailey
    natalie_bailey Posts: 12 Member
    I have found drinking hot chocolate gets rid of my craving for sweets, you can get weight watcher hot chocolate sachets, only 40 calories and are made with real chocolate therefore satisfying that chocolate craving
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    MAYbe u should go 2 the dentist and remove ur tooth lol im just kidding its very hard!! what about if you try recipes that r always sweet but r less sweet or try eating dark chocolate maybe ull stop wantin sweets!or maybe buy some smart ones desserts! they have less calories!

    Haha im probably going to end up having it removed anyway if I keep eating sweets :p
    Im definitely gonna give the dark chocolate a go!
  • harpercutie
    harpercutie Posts: 118 Member
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/desserts/tp/Top-Low-Carb-Desserts.htm

    im the same way. just get chocolate flavored protein powder and make a protein shake whenever you crave chocolate. also, try artic zero icecream.
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    I have found drinking hot chocolate gets rid of my craving for sweets, you can get weight watcher hot chocolate sachets, only 40 calories and are made with real chocolate therefore satisfying that chocolate craving

    I have my hot chocolate with milk, I dont know how bad that is. I really dont like it with water
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/desserts/tp/Top-Low-Carb-Desserts.htm

    im the same way. just get chocolate flavored protein powder and make a protein shake whenever you crave chocolate. also, try artic zero icecream.

    Thanks very much! :D
  • Rifke
    Rifke Posts: 1
    Homemade popcorn is good (microwave and cinema popcorn is full of sugar, fat and chemicals), just cook it with a tiny bit of oil in a saucepan or use an air popper if you have one and don't put loads of sugar, salt or butter, etc on it, hope this is helpful :)
  • ChelseaWhiteman
    ChelseaWhiteman Posts: 25 Member
    Homemade popcorn is good (microwave and cinema popcorn is full of sugar, fat and chemicals), just cook it with a tiny bit of oil in a saucepan or use an air popper if you have one and don't put loads of sugar, salt or butter, etc on it, hope this is helpful :)

    Mmm I love popcorn too. Thanks alot!
  • lbayly71
    lbayly71 Posts: 11
    i try to cut the sweets and use sugar free hard candy in mint, cinnamon and butterscotch ... not the same thing but does in a pinch!
  • suiteblooms
    suiteblooms Posts: 100
    This probably sounds crazy, but I have been a sugar addict (soda pop, chocolate, candy, donuts, etc) ALL my life. Resisting temptation was impossible. Then I did a juice fast for 8 days. During that time, I ate nothing but fresh fruits and veg in juice form. After that my cravings were gone. For weeks anything sweet was too sugary. Now I can eat and enjoy the occasional ice cream treat or something, but I can control my portion and stop. * For more info on the juice fast, see the movie "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead"

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