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melodylogan45

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Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« on: April 06, 2014, 08:43:33 am »
I am still having sugar cravings, any tips on reducing cravings? ???

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2014, 09:07:02 am »
I like to keep high protein and high fiber, good for you, snacks on hand.  That with a tall glass of water, a pair of walking shoes and a brisk walk ( if you can do that ) may help. 

Too many simple carbs in a diet create the seemingly endless cravings that so many are a victim of.  If you try to make each meal you consume about 70% protein that may very well help you to stabilize your cravings. 

Hope this helps.  Keep us posted.   :thumbsup:  :)

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2014, 11:12:21 am »
Instead of eating things with sugar in them, I suck on hard sugarless candies. That does the trick. Lifesavers makes a good peppermint and wintergreen sugarless candy but you can also usually find some store brand starlight mints without sugar in them as well as other varieties like lemon drops, etc. Whenever I am on a diet I suck on those instead of eating baked goods for dessert.

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2014, 01:32:26 pm »
 :)water and brushing your teeth when you get the craving.  Fresh fruit, always keep on hand.

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2014, 01:52:12 pm »
Apple Cider Vinegar's been helping me curb a lot of these cravings, lately.

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2014, 03:04:25 pm »
If you are craving sugar, I recommend the apple cider vinegar as a solution.  I have a sweet tooth too, but I like to get little candy bars and keep them on hand.  My hubby buys peppermint to suck on.  He also buys fun size candy bars.  It is a great way of having sugar without eating a whole lot. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :rainbow:

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2014, 03:40:53 pm »
 You can try filling up on other high carb foods and then having a little piece of chocolate to satisfy the craving a little, especially the low fat, high fiber protein bars. Try some with the chocolate chips in them.  Good Luck  ;D

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2014, 06:30:23 pm »
I was just about to suggest brushing, it really does work!

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2014, 07:12:34 pm »
I find taking a shower, or a long bath; and getting my mind off of it helps more than anything.

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2014, 07:41:16 pm »
I always get sugar cravings. But after eating enough sugar I don't want any more. I rather have natural sugars from fruits tho.

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2014, 03:30:36 am »
I have the same problem and haven't found a great solution yet. They say the longer you stay away from sugar the less your craving will be but i haven't found that to be the case so far.

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2014, 05:44:09 am »
Before I did my research I would look at your post and wonder how protein, water, and fiber could help with sugar cravings but I've read that sweet cravings are actually a result of insufficient nutrition so it makes sense.

I like to keep high protein and high fiber, good for you, snacks on hand.  That with a tall glass of water, a pair of walking shoes and a brisk walk ( if you can do that ) may help. 

Too many simple carbs in a diet create the seemingly endless cravings that so many are a victim of.  If you try to make each meal you consume about 70% protein that may very well help you to stabilize your cravings. 

Hope this helps.  Keep us posted.   :thumbsup:  :)

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2014, 07:29:25 am »
Remember Nike's Just Do It campaign.  Once you Omit sugar's to a healthy intake for your body you're body will know how much it needs.  I typically keep mine around 25 g per day.  Many yogurts alone have up to 19g so there isn't much room for any added extra sugar.  Watch the fiber and health bars... they are loaded with sugar and you wouldn't even think about it unless reading labels.  Oranges, apples, , pears, peaches, bananas, berries of all sorts even an oz of dark chocolate should provide the sugars needed when portioned correctly

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2014, 07:30:03 am »
Thank u all for the tips.

I have tried apple cider vinegar but it was awful. I could not continue
With that remedy. How are h taking it?

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Re: Any tips on reducing sugar cravings
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2014, 08:20:29 am »
Two way you can stop from addiction:
1. stop at all
2. eat all in one day, do not eat anything else, you will feel sick and might be your body too, then you will get bored and feel sorry. you will stop  after that.

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