What Do You Do When Craving Something

[Lee]

Do you give in and go for it, the heck with it.

Or substitute something else?

At the moment I know I have chocolate in the freezer, it is there in the freezer so I do not partake unless I really really want it. This in an effort to lose a few pounds.

I have subbed a cup of yogourt, some cantaloupe, even some awful pretzels.....did not work.

I'll settle for just a wee bit of frozen chocolate.

 

[oldaunt]

Usually a big glass of water takes care of it for me.

 

[chic]

It depends on my goals and needs really.

 

[Remy]

I get it, is all I can say. I ate some treat stuff yesterday. Don't feel as well as when I don't. I'll go for a walk later.

 

[NorthernLight]

It's black and white for me. Sometimes I'm happy to stick to the plan. I get occasional thoughts of forbidden foods, but I ignore them.

But after a few months or a year, I start to have cravings. I eat "allowed" treats or substitutes, or "just a taste." Then it's "in moderation" or "special occasions only." It's all downhill from there.

 

[BC Flash]

Insulin dependent diabetic - I have "planned snacks" for mid morning, mid afternoon and bedtime. Fruit, yogurt, left overs, keifer, coffee, low sugar cookie (digestive). The snacks are put on a plate or bowl - this seem to limit "another small portion syndrome" ie cheating.

The endocronoligist (sp?) said it is OK to have a piece of cake once/week, not once/day. My craving for cake ceased when I was permitted to have a piece of cake.






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[win231]

Do you give in and go for it, the heck with it.

Or substitute something else?

At the moment I know I have chocolate in the freezer, it is there in the freezer so I do not partake unless I really really want it. This in an effort to lose a few pounds.

I have subbed a cup of yogourt, some cantaloupe, even some awful pretzels.....did not work.

I'll settle for just a wee bit of frozen chocolate.

Chocolate is good or bad, depending on the percent content of cocoa. Milk chocolate is not good because it's mostly sugar.
Dark chocolate actually has health benefits - it's very high in antioxidants.

For instance, dark chocolate with 70 to 85 percent cacao has 7 g of sugar, and 3 g of fiber per oz, according to the USDA. On the other hand, chocolate with 45 to 59 percent cacao — also considered dark chocolate — has 14 g of sugar and 2 g of fiber per oz, according to the USDA.

I prefer Dark Chocolate that's around 73-80% cacao.

As for sugar & calories, https://kulture.store/blogs/health-...nt-in-milk-chocolate-versus-85-dark-chocolate

 

[horseless carriage]

I'll settle for just a wee bit of frozen chocolate.

When it's something like the chocolate that you mention I will eat two or three pieces of fresh fruit. When it's something like a glass of wine then it's bite the billet and want on.

 

[hearlady]

I've heard it said that it's better to satisfy the craving rather than eat several things to try and avoid it.

 

[Alligatorob]

Do you give in and go for it, the heck with it.

All too often... I am a binge eater and have suffered for it. Still have the cravings but am managing to give in less often, its hard.

Or substitute something else?

Sometimes with mixed success... at best. For me its better to just try and resist. I have found that all too often trying to eat some substitute in moderation just makes the cravings worse.

Wish I could give you the silver bullet, but for me there is none, except not to do it. And that ain't always easy or even possible.

 

[JustBonee]

I've heard it said that it's better to satisfy the craving rather than eat several things to try and avoid it.

I've heard that too ....... if you really crave something - eat it, and get that craving out of your system, then you can go back to the original diet plan.

 

[Bella]

It depends on what I'm craving and what else I've eaten. If I've had some goodies already, I'll resist. If not I'll allow myself the treat. I just don't overdo it.

 

[Don M.]

A couple of squares of Dark Chocolate, in the evening, after supper, have been part of my routine, for years....that, and a couple of homemade CC cookies. If I get a "craving" during the day, I keep some cottage cheese in the fridge, and a couple tablespoons of that does a good job of satisfying me.

 

[Disgustedman]

It all depends on if I bought it shopping. That's your key time to decide and shine when trying to overcome urges/desires/cravings.

If late at night or at odd times, I usually get grumpy at my desires and say "That hamburger/pizza/sweets will have to wait, I'm too tired to drive"

Not true, but it works for me.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

Something that works for me (my down-fall is snacking near bedtime). I make myself wait 20 min. Usually, if it's just a passing urge, it will dissipate by then; if it's still there or I am truly hungry, I eat whatever it was, just a little bit.

 

[Tish]

A tall glass of water works for me.

 

[StarSong]

Chocolate is good or bad, depending on the percent content of cocoa. Milk chocolate is not good because it's mostly sugar.
Dark chocolate actually has health benefits - it's very high in antioxidants.

For instance, dark chocolate with 70 to 85 percent cacao has 7 g of sugar, and 3 g of fiber per oz, according to the USDA. On the other hand, chocolate with 45 to 59 percent cacao — also considered dark chocolate — has 14 g of sugar and 2 g of fiber per oz, according to the USDA.

I prefer Dark Chocolate that's around 73-80% cacao.

As for sugar & calories, https://kulture.store/blogs/health-...nt-in-milk-chocolate-versus-85-dark-chocolate

You are remarkably disciplined though, Win. Admirably so.
Completely agree about dark chocolate - it tastes a lot better than milk chocolate and requires far less to satisfy my craving.

I tend to give into temptation but within limits. Well, usually.