Anonymity
12-10-2002, 06:34 PM
I was doing really well losing weight, but lately my cravings have intensified. I try to fill up with snacks of carrots, cheese, fruit, water, etc., but I still crave chocolate and soda. Any tips??? HELP!
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Chum
12-10-2002, 07:24 PM
I dont buy junk food so I cant eat it. Carrots can cause cravings so watch out on eating large amounts of them. We will never be rid of cravings! :(
Magpiezoe
12-12-2002, 10:27 AM
Hello, The first thing that I learned is never deny yourself, or your cravings will get worse. It's much better to incorporate your "food love" in with your diet. Another words, count it as part of your diet plan. If your on a low fat diet, count the fat and cal. then find some other way to take away or reduce the fat or cal. in your diet that day. The same goes for low carbing., count the carbs in and reduce them another. For example: If you just ate that yummy 230 cal. candy bar for a mid-morning snack, change your dinner plan from 3 oz. of steak and a salad to a large mixing bowel of tossed salad with tomatoes and fat free dressing. Let's face it, there is no substitute for that nice squisy feeling of a candy bar in your mouth. I don't have any suggestions for the soda thing though.
Other ideas: 1. Chocolate rice cakes or chocolate corn cakes are a lot less cal. than a candy bar, but only eat one. (Low cal. can become regular cal. if you eat too much.) 2. Have a hidden stash of your favorite Hersey's kisses, then only allow yourself ONE kiss on the day you have the craving. (Lots of will power, but you can do it.) 3. Richard Simmons has a nice little diet/exercise plan that allows you to "cheat." The weight loss is slow, but it's worth it. 4. Never tell yourself I'll exercise it off, because it ain't going to happen. 5. Allow yourself a special day to cheat - like one day per week or one day per month...depending on how much cheating you're going to do.
Best wishes.
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Magpie
Other ideas: 1. Chocolate rice cakes or chocolate corn cakes are a lot less cal. than a candy bar, but only eat one. (Low cal. can become regular cal. if you eat too much.) 2. Have a hidden stash of your favorite Hersey's kisses, then only allow yourself ONE kiss on the day you have the craving. (Lots of will power, but you can do it.) 3. Richard Simmons has a nice little diet/exercise plan that allows you to "cheat." The weight loss is slow, but it's worth it. 4. Never tell yourself I'll exercise it off, because it ain't going to happen. 5. Allow yourself a special day to cheat - like one day per week or one day per month...depending on how much cheating you're going to do.
Best wishes.
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Magpie
auntjudyg
12-12-2002, 11:03 AM
What helped me finally get cravings under control is Rachel and Richard Hellers' Carbohydrate Addicts Lifespan Plan.
Anonymity
12-12-2002, 11:36 AM
Thank you guys!!! ;)
Auntjudy: Can I buy a book that outlines that weightloss plan?? Thanks!
Auntjudy: Can I buy a book that outlines that weightloss plan?? Thanks!
auntjudyg
12-12-2002, 02:36 PM
Yeap. You might be able to find it in the library, or at least through inter-library loan.
But, skip the first book - "Carbohydrate Addicts Diet" - because based on further research and experience they "tweaked" the plan. Go with either the C.A. Lifespan Plan or the C.A. Healthy Heart Program (this is the most recent book and good even if you don't have heart issues). They are available at the major web book sites and can be ordered at any bookstore.
Good luck! The plan sounds screwy to some (it did to me when I first read it), but it works for many people.
But, skip the first book - "Carbohydrate Addicts Diet" - because based on further research and experience they "tweaked" the plan. Go with either the C.A. Lifespan Plan or the C.A. Healthy Heart Program (this is the most recent book and good even if you don't have heart issues). They are available at the major web book sites and can be ordered at any bookstore.
Good luck! The plan sounds screwy to some (it did to me when I first read it), but it works for many people.
LoriC1969
12-14-2002, 05:35 PM
Very simple, you crave because you are eating carbohydrates! I also live by the Heller's book. It is absolutely true. And it works. I'll bet you didnt know there were carbs in fruit and vegetables.
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Lori
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Lori
Epiphany3
12-18-2002, 04:17 AM
Of course carbs are in fruit and vegies.. they're surley not fat or protein. If you're craving sugar have a peice of fruit, so you won't get the refined sugar.
I'm a little sick of people going on about carbs, just because you might lose weight in the short term doesn't mean your health will be better in the long run.
I eat every 3 hours, so I really don't get cravings. If you're wanting soda then have diet soda, after a while you won't taste the difference.
Theres a difference between carbs with refined sugar and healthy carbs like fruit and veg- don't get them confused.
I'm a little sick of people going on about carbs, just because you might lose weight in the short term doesn't mean your health will be better in the long run.
I eat every 3 hours, so I really don't get cravings. If you're wanting soda then have diet soda, after a while you won't taste the difference.
Theres a difference between carbs with refined sugar and healthy carbs like fruit and veg- don't get them confused.
LooneyJM
12-18-2002, 06:33 AM
Hey Epiphany3, I agree. I eat lots of fruit and veggies and my son and I lost 50 lbs each over 2 years ago. We eat at least 6 times per day. In our case, we cut out refined sugars and white flour products.
auntjudyg
12-18-2002, 10:38 AM
Epiphany3,
For some people there is a bit more to it than what you have stated. Whether because of genetics, medical history, past eating habits, some people need to pay attention to the carbs in their diet. Of course fruits and veggies are different from cookies and chips. I don't see too many people around this board saying otherwise. But for some of us, eating fruit in an attempt to satisfy a craving sugar, will only lead to more cravings.
We are all different. It is nice when people recognize that just because something works for them, it does not necessarily work for everyone.
For some people there is a bit more to it than what you have stated. Whether because of genetics, medical history, past eating habits, some people need to pay attention to the carbs in their diet. Of course fruits and veggies are different from cookies and chips. I don't see too many people around this board saying otherwise. But for some of us, eating fruit in an attempt to satisfy a craving sugar, will only lead to more cravings.
We are all different. It is nice when people recognize that just because something works for them, it does not necessarily work for everyone.