BBR-3/13 Week 2 Day 13

I drink quite a bit of water with lemon juice between meals.It seems to fill me up and then I don't have the craving anymore.Also going for a walk or going to Curves helps me.I feel satisfaction because I've done something good for myself instead of giving in to the craving.The author does mention that a bite or two won't satisfy a craving but I feel that 1 bite of something my DH is eating will satisfy my craving and I track that bite so I don't feel guilty for not acknowledging the craving.I also know a craving especially between meals is not an emergency.

I guess I think the best response to cravings is sheer will (won't?) power. I try to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. My current drink of choice is diet tonic with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. I really should try to eliminate carbonated drinks though. Sometimes a few pieces of Hormel turkey pepperoni help. It's spicy and has lots of flavor. Sometimes I just don't want a piece of fruit, but I'll have a Cutie or Halo and that's easy and it helps. Sometimes just one bite of something my husband is eating as long as I don't have continued access to that food. Just walking away from the kitchen or food source is my main plan of attack on cravings.

Thanks doordie50.


linda72,Are you eating more protein at your meals to keep you more satisfied?

The worst time for my eating is between dinner and bedtime.I have found out that if I eat a hard boiled egg when I'm giving my dog her snacks at that time the protein in it is usually just about right.

@beckyw2016  Yes, I've increased my protein a little. Last night, we had grilled chicken and I used to measure out 3 oz. Now, I do 4 oz. Not sure it actually is enough to make a difference but in my mind I think it's more. I've recently noticed I'm very hungry after my body pump class and I brought a small serving of walnuts to eat after the class and it helped. I think Tammy mentioned eating protein after her run. I think I eat enough fruits so I'm trying to skip that for an afternoon snack.

Becky, I think your after dinner snack is mainly a habit, don't you? I do the same thing. I just like to have something at the end of the day. I'm not hungry, it's only been 2 hours since dinner. I just like to eat something then. Kind of a reward for making it through the day. Your bit of protein sounds perfect for you.

That business of calling it what it is -- a craving -- works for me.  If I can push the pause button long enough to think about what I'm doing, I tell myself that nothing good comes from caving in to a craving.  I advise myself to get the hell out of the kitchen and go do something productive.  Like Doordie, I mostly don't have craving foods in the house.  When you want something specific, substitutes just don't do the job.  

Thanks for the comments about the new picture.  It's from the embarkation photo from the cruise.  I liked that quick assembly line pose-and-shoot photo better than the formal gala-night portraits.