CABEST, Planning whole meals would help you feel satisfied. I have the same problem, eating here and there and not taking the time to organize meals and fully enjoy the food. I once learned to smell a dark chocolate kiss, and then ,just as was already described, let it melt in your mouth little piece by little piece. Only I usually forget to smell and pop the whole piece in. A few kisses hidden so you have to move around to find them and burn some calories at the same time might work. Sometimes I eat a light yet sweet yogurt to help a sweet tooth.
GONNA_LOSE_IT 4/12/06 12:16 A
I also have this problem. I think I may be able to help. I eat it. but, I eat EXTRA DARK (like 60%) chocolate. The darker it is, the less fat and calories there are and the more satisfying it is. Just like you can only eat so much of a piece of really rich pie, one ounce of even the dark choc. (50%) only has 165 cals. The trick is to nibble on it and instead of chewing, you kind of let is melt in your mouth. It sound totally suspicious, I know, but I found it was the only thing that worked for me. And, I can justify it because it is loaded with antioxidants. Hope this helps!! Hang in there...
BEEMYBEST 4/11/06 10:41 P
Looking back on my day, I didn't really eat any "meals" .... a bowl of cereal here, yogurt there, popcorn for supper. Sure I hit my calorie limit, but no wonder I didn't feel satisfied!!!
MELISSA244 4/11/06 9:45 P
I have an awful sweet tooth as well and it's definitely a struggle. I've found that fruit (especially grapes, ripe watermelon, honeydew, etc) or flavored diet soda helps out with my cravings. soyprotein bars, like Luna bars or Zone bars, are usually chocolate covered, so I'm able to trick myself into feeling as if I've had something I shouldn't while getting in plenty of nutrients and protein.
But honestly, there are those days when absolutely nothing but candy will do. For times when the cravings won't disappear, I keep a few Hershey's nuggets or some other form of small serving chocolate in a place that isn't easily accessible, like way in back of the top cupboard shelf at home or in the back of a locked drawer at work. That way, it's not right in front of me and if I'm willing to pull out a chair and root around or dig past all those file folders, I know I really need a little treat.
I guess the key is to see if you really, truly can't do without it at that moment - try other foods, healthier sweet foods, drink some water, take a walk, whatever. See if you can get past the craving. If not, then just stick to something small. To me, depriving yourself completely can set you up for a bit of resentment of the diet and possibly failure in the end.
And honestly, eventually cookies, candy and so forth start to taste TOO sweet when you stay away from them for awhile which should help you to limit them.
As for the diet crankies, I have them myself so I don't think I'll be much help there :)
KAYF2213 4/11/06 6:26 P
Can you have a bag of SNACK sized candy bars in the house and only eat 1 a day? I can't do that, so I can not have that kind of stuff around, so if I decide to have a piece of candy, ( I am not a big sweets eater, however my MOST FAVORITE candy in the whole world is Heavenly Hash, Thank GOD, they are only around once a year) Anyway, I " schedule a candy a day into my allowed calories, and I stay on track, at least so far. Maybe you could try that, I have to go buy one candy at a time though because I have NO WILLLPOWER!!!! So Far, its what works for me.
BEEMYBEST 4/11/06 6:17 P
And it's only day 1!
Somehow a meal just doesn't seem complete with out something sweet to round it out. Cookies, Snack size candy bars and licorice are my vices. I try not to keep them in the house, but then I feel even more cheated! And once I finally do lay my hands on them, it's almost as if I'd just had the one snack bar. things would have been much better!
Anyone have any advice on how to beat the sweet cravings? And the diet crankies?
) Anyway, I " schedule a candy a day into my allowed calories, and I stay on track, at least so far. Maybe you could try that, I have to go buy one candy at a time though because I have NO WILLLPOWER!!!! So Far, its what works for me.
