Hellobee Boards Topic: How do you deal with food cravings?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How do you deal with food cravings? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:48:18 +0000 blackbird on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1345932 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:30:24 +0000 blackbird 1345932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @sarac and @pregnantbee, I've been doing protein pancakes in the morning. I make one batch (have half at 6am, the other half at 9am), and that's about 50 grams right there. I snack on cottage cheese or chicken breast of greek yogurt. I'll do protein shakes that are 1 cup liquid egg whites plus 1 scoop protein powder (35 grams)....plus the usual, chicken, turkey burger patties, ezekiel bread, etc. Sometimes a quest protein bar (20 grams). I've scheduled times for my meals at 6am, 9am, noon, 3pm, and dinnertime, and i make sure there is protein at every single one of them. If i have anything after 6pm, it's usually a protein shake before bed. I got a lot of ideas off bodybuilding.com for food pregnantbee on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1344403 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:38:24 +0000 pregnantbee 1344403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @blackbird: What do you eat that comes with that much protein? Always looking for ways to add more. As for the original question, I either try to distract myself or just have it because that's better for me than eating 5 other things that I'm not craving and then eat the thing I am craving too. sarac on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1344397 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:34:25 +0000 sarac 1344397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ But seriously, if I'm having a craving, I ask 'why?'. If I'm craving carbs, is it because I've stepped up my exercise and my body wants them? If I'm hungry after a meal, is it because I haven't eaten enough today, or did I not have enough protein? If I'm craving an orange julius, do I need some vitamin C? Cravings exist to tell us something, and usually we ought to listen to them. I know that I don't have much willpower, so I've had to structure my dieting in ways that work for me. This means keeping junk food out of the house, eating a ton of protein, and exercising enough that it dulls my appetite and also gives me lots of extra calories to eat back. This has been one million times more successful than just telling myself 'no, be strong, you can do this'. chopsuey on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343759 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:32:11 +0000 chopsuey 1343759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I chew gum or brush my teeth. And I tell myself nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!! (jk). :P sarac on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343732 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:24:28 +0000 sarac 1343732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @blackbird: WOAH. How do you get so much protein? Greentea on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343332 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:16:56 +0000 Greentea 1343332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just started trying to lose a little weight. I eat whatever I want to a certain calorie point. Works for me! I don't sustain constraints. petunia354 on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343325 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:15:05 +0000 petunia354 1343325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Focus on the end goal!!! fussygal on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343313 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:11:19 +0000 fussygal 1343313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ During the holidays I was SO bad at this, but usually I try not to keep the bad stuff in the house. If there is something I really want I try to think of what part of it I'm craving. So instead of chocolate I have an apple and peanut butter to get the sugar boost. Having apples on hand helps a lot, I eat them a lot mid-afternoon. I read something once that said to ask yourself "Am I hungry enough to eat an apple?" If not then you're probably not hungry (easier said than done - ha!). twodoghouse on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343269 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:58:05 +0000 twodoghouse 1343269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Well, at the moment, I just give in and eat all the foods. But pre-pregnancy, I'd drink water or chew gum! blackbird on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343252 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:52:23 +0000 blackbird 1343252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Put them in my mind vice and CRUSH IT. Okay realistically, I have a few tricks. I have been focusing on how cravings are not part of my goal and won't help me achieve it. I keep telling myself I am stronger than that craving and I distract myself. Work out, do something. I schedule in a little wine every week so i can look forward to it. "i don't need it today, I'm having it tomorrow. I'm going to earn it. I am an adult, I can wait". I don't keep stuff around, and I am far too lazy to go get it and spend money on it. I also find that because I am eating SO MUCH PROTEIN (185 grams a DAY) right now, it really quashes a lot of my cravings. I'm really amazed at that. The cravings are, so far, short lived and I've been able to really avoid doing some damage. It's more of a game to me to try to hit my numbers on calories, carbs, fats, and proteins, so I don't want to jeopardize it by eating junk that'll ruin my score. Or i picture myself in a swimsuit on the beach to keep me on track. It's a big mind game sometimes. Turd Ferguson on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343201 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:42:31 +0000 Turd Ferguson 1343201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ha, I don't. I justify them by saying I'm breastfeeding. Fail. KT326 on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343170 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:37:41 +0000 KT326 1343170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I try not to keep stuff in the house. But if I have a super craving for something I just usually give in. But I try to keep it in moderation. raspberries on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343162 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:35:45 +0000 raspberries 1343162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I bargain with myself, mostly with fruit & water - as in, "I'll eat an apple & drink a cup of water now, and if I'm still craving x in 45 minutes, I'll eat it." Usually, it fills me up enough that I won't feel the craving as strongly... but if I still want it after enough time has elapsed, I usually just go and have whatever I'm craving. It's usually not as good as I'd anticipated since I'm already pretty full! Boheme on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1343061 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:16:08 +0000 Boheme 1343061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I keep it out of the house! I also try to pack a really healthy lunch, and leave my wallet in a really inconvenient location so that I don't buy lunch :) Mamaof2 on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1342965 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:02:25 +0000 Mamaof2 1342965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't! haha I usually have a little of what I want! If its chips I eat the Kellogs chips (27 chips for like 100 calories!) or 1 tbsp. of choc chips and I eat them one at a time. For me its more moderation - I have found I just cant cut out all sweets and stuff MamaJ on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1342959 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:01:36 +0000 MamaJ 1342959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just don't keep anything unhealthy in the house. To me it's not worth it to load LO up and drive wherever just for the craving. Though sometimes I impulse buy junk when I'm already at the store and end up giving in! Smurfette on "How do you deal with food cravings?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-food-cravings#post-1342947 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:59:48 +0000 Smurfette 1342947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am trying really hard to eat healthier and using MFP to count my calories. But I am craving everything and anything bad for me. I do better when DH is home, cause he will hold me accountable but he is gone till late Thursday night. How do you resist when craving something?