how can I stop cravings

[fabemmy]

I am on a diet at the moment and I am doing well but I keep getting cravings for the must unhealthiest foods ever.
anyone know how to stop them because I dont want to ruin my diet.

[anniebird]

You could try allowing yourself a treat, say once a week, when you give in to your cravings without going too mad. Then you may find that it is easier to stick to your diet for the rest of the week. Good Luck.

[fabemmy]

Thanks that is a good idea. I will try that.

[cado]

satisfy them.

[fabemmy]

I heard of a new slim fast drink called hungar shots which is for cravings. As anyone tried them and do they work.

[mrrobbo15]

drink water.........

or wen u get cravings, ask urself why ur dieting, the choice is then up 2 u.

its the cravings that will beat you.....dont let them.

[Eve]

Tryy and find something healthy you love you can try and switch the cravings to.

Make sure you eat a balanced diet so you're body isn't craving what it's missing in the wrong way.

If you can't resist, try to have healthier versions of whatever you're craving.

Water is a good tip, often you can't tell the difference between hunger and thirst so always try drinking first.

[Scarlett]

I think the key is in your question: "I am on a diet at the moment". Diets do not work. Life time changes do. You need to stop punishing yourself with strict regimes and work out a plan where you can eat what your body sraves but still be healthy.
My advice is to eat 3 meals a day. That way you will really appreciate each meal. ie- no snacks except fruit. The sugar in the fruit will keep your sugar craving at bay. Fill your plate with salad and/or veg, and hence the rest of the plate can be used for the normal food. This way you naturally restrict your intake and reduce your calories but you are still eating healthily.
VARY what you eat. Eat different food every day. But eat half the amount you WANT to. Most of the time you will be perfectly content after eating a smaller amount. Our bodies need surprisingly little food to function well and we all eat way too much quantity.
Regarding the cravings, EAT what your body is asking for, but much smaller amounts. Also, make a VERSION which is lower in calories. Eg- fish from a supermarket and a handful of chips cooked at home with a big salad is just as nice as chips from the chippy, but far better for you.
he only thing I would say to avoid is chocolate. It really mucks up your hunger and sugar signals, and is so addictive- ie- once you have some, your palatte gets a taste for it and wants more! Then it is hard to shake. Stay away from it and your palatte will soon change. You'll soon be craving veggies! Buy a bar of fine, dark choc and have a square of that with a cup of tea in the evenings if you fancy it. It will be just enough- honest! Also "Options" hot choc drinks are nice if you really crave chocolate.

[Scarlett]

(cont)
Then, think about your body and how it is going to use what you put in it to build new cells, and operate itself. If you waste 300 cals on crisps, all you will give it is salt and fat, and it won't even fill you up. Crisps are truly a waste of time food! Eat some nice wholemeal bread and fish/salad instead and your body will thank you for it- you will have energy and feel great.

[banjosister]

Hey fabemmy,

I find that at a certain time each month I crave really stodgy unhealthy foods. So I eat them!

I have been eating much more healthily for the last month and have lost 11Lb but when I do want the stodge I eat it, I just keep an eye on how much lol

Happy daze

Bb xx