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[MommaRusk]

I am nearing the end of my first week back on the wagon, and have been fighting the cravings daily.. Just wanted to get some ideas of what others do to get through these times of insanity.

I have been...

1. Whitening my teeth....sounds funny but you have to keep the strips on for 30 minutes..which is usually the amount of time my cravings last.. Of course I can't do this for much longer or my teeth will glow in the dark.lol

2. Take the kids for a walk.

3. And when it's really really bad I jump on the forum and look at all the pictures in the studio over and over.

So any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[Taangrl21]

When my cravings hit:

I like to go and look at clothes I would love to wear ONLINE.Or just go on the computer in general, keeps my hand busy.

Sleep.

Self talk myself that my next meal isnt that long away...it works for me.

eat 2 pickle spears...if at home

sleep

anything to get my mind off the craving.

[dede4wd]

I ususally have a big glass of water...
then take the dogs around the block.

I have really short cravings and they go away pretty fast, I just try to do something that takes my mind off for about 15 minutes and I'm good

[katieb920]

I had the major cravings today. And what I do is make sure I have a spicy cinnamon gum always around.

[smartipantz]

Hi Momma,

Welcome to the program! You've made a wonderful decision and you'll be so happy with your results!

In the beginning you may still have some of the old cravings but these will go away. Your body is rebelling a bit with the change of diet but you'll be amazed at how well you will be able to walk away and not think twice about foods that typically would have been your downfall. Hang in there!!

I typically do whatever I can to stay busy. Remember we are eating every 2-3 hours so if you can get passed the feeling by staying busy and focusing your attention to other things, these cravings will go away.

You have already got some good advice - drinking water, talking a walk, etc. I also always have a supply of the fast soups or boullion to have as a snack just in case I really need to put something in my mouth.

Good luck with the program and keep on shaking.

Smarti

[Jan]

Nice cup of hot tea, with splenda does it for me. My tummy is nice and warm and full.....
jan

[bikipatra]

Nice cup of hot tea, with splenda does it for me. My tummy is nice and warm and full.....
jan

That works for me too!

[Mike]

BTW, where ya been Smarti?

[ladyhawke]

Not for everyone but it fits the bill if you like spicy...I also hit the pickle jar...the spicy ones but before I do that I have a 16oz glass of ice cold water there and then eat my 2 spicy pickles...they almost burn your lips and you have to down the water after and it does the trick..also I keep those 10 calorie Werthers in the cupboard and suck on one of those.

[fairladyj]

I just completed my third week, so I can vouch for the fact that the cravings do go away - I am a total carbaholic, so I definitely had some cravings the first week or so.

However - last nite I attended a community event, and spent several hours staring at a table loaded with a pile of bagels the size of Mt. Vesuvius and trays of donuts and bowls full of chocolates. While others were munching away, I ate my L&G I had brought with me, and later on had a bar (the event was over 3 hours). I felt full and satisfied, and the smell of all those goodies didn't even make me waver. I even volunteered to pack up the leftovers at the end, and didn't even lick my fingers!

So - hang in there, it will get easier. Also, I like the gum suggestion - Dentyne Ice for me - also helps with the ketosis breath!

[Seaside]

Welcome and congrats! Cravings are the worst. I like a couple of olives with a diet soda or lots of water/tea -- the olives are chewy and flavorful, plus good for you. Has anyone else seen/tried the Mt. Olives no sugar added (Splenda) pickles? Supposedly they have 0 cal/serving. I bought some of the bread and butter and they are good, but not overly sweet. I don't know the salt content right off the bat.

[Diana]

Hi, Momma, and belated welcome.

I determine that for the next 10 or 15 minutes I'm not giving in to anything, grab something non-caloric to drink (usually bottled water) and throw myself headlong into something (grading papers, folding clothes, straightening something). At the end of the 10 or 15 minutes (or when I look at the clock again), I congratulate myself and evaluate whether or not I can go another round. If I can, I press on. If not, I try something along the boullion line. (Careful with caffeinated choices -- the caffeine will actually LOWER your bloodsugar and make you think you're hungry.) If at the end of the next round, I'm still having a problem, I go for a sanctioned snack. However, if I'm getting into headache territory, I go for a shake.

[bikipatra]

I really need this thread right now. I am printing it out after giving into cravings repeatedly this week. I always do it around 4-5 pm-any advice? I am not EVEN hungry until then!

[Serendipity]

I usually save my bar for my weakest time of the day.

[bikipatra]

I usually save my bar for my weakest time of the day.

Good idea! Thanks!