I'm just wondering how you fight the cravings. I am trying to stay healthy, maybe lose a little weight but I am having a terrible time trying to fight these cravings. Any ideas? Any advice? AnyTHING? Please... I'm getting desperate! :eek:

To me it depends on the cravings and finding alternatives. What exactly do you crave? I will check with my nutrition professor about healthy alternatives.

Aqua, do you have cravings at a particular time of the month? Just wondering because the only time I have food cravings is for a few days before my period. Once I discovered that my cravings were related to my menstrual cycle, I was able to control them better. I stock up on lower fat snacks that I like (such as rice cakes, frozen berries and fat free yoghurt) for those few days, and just eat as much as I want, exercise a little more, and try not to worry about it.

Yes Orange that is the worst time for me. Well then and any time I have a nap. It's like I'm just waking up from hibernation I'm so hungry. That's a good idea about stocking up on healthy snacks. I think if I washed the fruit and veggies when I got home that might be a little easier than having to do it every time we need to eat them. I will have to find some healthy snacks.

J9, I crave a lot of chocolate. There are times I'm looking for just about anything, but mostly junk food. I know I don't get enough fruits and veggies, it's very hard. I would appreciate anything you learn.

Thanks both of you.:)

I'll check with my professor Aqua. But for me I just had to get to the point of not having junk food in the house. My newest form of junk food is carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and ranch dip. I will dip just about anything in ranch. These foods, especially carrots, contain natural sugars that can mimic the sugars in certain junk foods.

I like to make homemade coleslaw using shredded cabbage and mixing it with Good Seasons Italian Dressing.

I have even taken to growing strawberries in my flower garden. Makes a nice ground cover and I can go pick a few when I am in the mood.

Thanks J9, I will try some of your ideas. I can't wait to hear what you find out. Thanks.:)

(I tried to give you reputations but apparently I've given out too much in the last 24 hours-LOL)

Same here aqua, tried on another post for you and got the same.

I'll keep you up to speed on what I find out about cravings though

J9... do you have any updates? Just curious. Thanks.