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May 24, 2006, 01:34 PM
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Fighting cravings
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:
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May 24, 2006, 02:38 PM
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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.
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May 24, 2006, 03:34 PM
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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.
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May 24, 2006, 10:15 PM
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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.:)
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May 25, 2006, 07:25 AM
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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.
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May 25, 2006, 07:47 AM
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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)
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May 25, 2006, 08:21 AM
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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
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Jun 19, 2006, 07:28 PM
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J9... do you have any updates? Just curious. Thanks.
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