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How Do You Deal With Cravings?

Plaid Pants — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:42:20 GMT

I'm trying to reduce my salt and sugar intake, and I'm doing well on that. But lately, I've been craving fatty foods, like hamburgers, pizza, french fries, etc.

It's a struggle to not give in to those cravings!

How do you deal with you cravings?

Re: How Do You Deal With Cravings?

minkbunny — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:47:06 GMT

How do I deal with my cravings?

Easy, he is usually nearby

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sidsmom — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:48:52 GMT

Are you consuming enough calories for your needs? Sometimes when you crave heavier, calorie-dense foods, your body is wanting more calories. Cronometer.com is a good tracking tool.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:00:38 GMT

More water and more activity. I find that it's really easy to stew in the cravings but just a skosh more difficult, but easily doable, to get up and do some stuff. It can be exercise (always a good idea), or just doing a project or something around the house. It takes your mind off the cravings. Cravings for sugary type stuff and junk food tend to, more often than not, just be just a mental thing that tells you that some junk would taste really good right now. hehe

But the bottom line is replacing the cravings with doing something that takes your mind from them. This kind of craving is probably not so much of a physical need as an emotional one.

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brii — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:01:42 GMT

More water, exercise, or I brush my teeth. I don't want to eat right after I brush my teeth

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sophiamarie — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:41:34 GMT

Don't ask me..... I just finished an entire bag of lime flavored plantains......

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LucyGoose — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:45:12 GMT

Maybe only give in to your cravings only on the weekends or only one day a week. Find a healthy snack that you like and keep it on hand. I like the Fiber One meal bars and the Special K protein shakes. Drink mainly water, cut out all soft drinks and go to the gym.

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Plaid Pants — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:15:06 GMT

I already have cut out all soda, regular and diet. I don't drink fruit juice, although I may have an orange, an apple a banana. If I have tea, it is unsweetened. I prefer my coffee black. I read labels, I look to see just how much salt and sugar are in foods.

I have already lost 10 pounds.

That's why I said that I'm doing fine in the salt and sugar department, but it's the fats that I'm craving now.

I'm just trying to take it one day at a time, one pound at a time.

I'm trying to do the right thing here.

Re: How Do You Deal With Cravings?

Marp2 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:16:59 GMT

If the craving is for a specific food I give in to it (unless it is a true craving for dark chocolate which is a tell for an oncoming migraine if I eat it).

If it is a craving for a class of food as described in the OP I become very heavy handed using the spices and seasonings on hand on healthier foods, especially trying unusual combinations to create a new taste.

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Shorty2U — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:19:17 GMT

Food cravings? I give in and eat it! lol. Ugh, my downfall is pasta and bread. I very rarely eat baked goods. I don't like salt on anything.

I have a friend who cant have salt and she loves salt. And I shouldn't eat the carbs I eat! I told her why is it every food type item we love is what we cant have! lol.

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LucyGoose — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:21:13 GMT

Well you're doing great then! I just mentioned the gym because that's what really motivated me to keep on going. It makes me feel a lot better, too.

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Plaid Pants — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:24:50 GMT

As for carbs, I rarely eat pasta or potatoes any more, and I haven't bought a loaf of bread in months, and I never really cared for rice.

I am eating more broccoli, though, raw.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:15:23 GMT

Sadly, lately I've just been giving in. Ever since Christmas it's been a battle. The more I try to resist, the worse I get. So, I've just been trying to eat a bit less of what I am craving.

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VioletEyes — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:19:31 GMT

When I crave certain foods, it is usually because I haven't been paying enough attention to the food I have been eating. There is an addictive nature to certain foods and I try and avoid all fast food.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/magazine/the-extraordinary-science-of-junk-food.html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&

Re: How Do You Deal With Cravings?

Free2be — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:39:37 GMT

Since you love broccoli, why not roast it in a little olive oil -- that might help with the fat craving. If you must have something like a burger or fries, have a smaller amount than would normally be on your plate, then afterward, ask yourself how you feel.

The answer may be enough to avoid it for another couple weeks. If the craving returns, do it again until your rest of your mind comprehends that the appetite and the resulting feeling isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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MickD — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:42:14 GMT

Drink water....chew gum......wait 30 minutes....then if I'm starving a eat a small portion of what I'm craving....problem solved.....move on and don't stress about it.

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brewhaha — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:43:45 GMT

I replace the batteries.

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AuntG — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:44:13 GMT

You are not alone. This is probably the most difficult thing I deal with.

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Blahblahvampemer — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:50:35 GMT

That's the stuff you should be eating--fat and protein I mean. You also don't need to cut down on sodium unless you're sensitive. Sugar, and all things high carb are bad though as they hurt virtually every organ of the body.

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LyndaGee — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:56:24 GMT

When I was single, I just wouldn't buy those snacks which cause me to binge. Now, it's a lot tougher, esp. since my husband is the type who can eat what he wants and not gain weight.

I'm going to try that tooth brushing idea.