Smell of sugar triggers cravings/hunger?

[GeminiPrincess]

Re: Smell of sugar triggers cravings/hunger?

Donuts for me, too.........My BF ate two glazed donutes in front of me the other day and I was practically droooooooooling. But I knew I'd feel crummy, and I haven't cheated yet: didn't want to break the three week-record!

I also can't go down the bread aisle in the grocery store.....it's still too soon.
And I swear some days I'd kill for Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.

You did the right thing! Water, Water, Water, a healthy snack, and next time just walk away. Do something different. Read a chapter in DANDR, or another inspirational book. Go for a walk. Cravings (they say) only last 10-15 minutes. Change your brain up.

Good job!

Rita Marie

[blueberrylady]

Re: Smell of sugar triggers cravings/hunger?

The one that gets me is the smell of French Fries when I pass a McDonalds!

But I know from experience that most things, especially bread and coffee, smell better than they taste so I just take a deep breath knowing I'm getting the best part of the bargain, calorie and carb free!

[JohnSantos]

Re: Smell of sugar triggers cravings/hunger?

Whenever you smell those, always think: Worst Case Scenario!

Those fries you smell are actually undercooked, soggy and gross. They were under the heat lamp too long and are nasty.

The brownies were overcooked into a hockey puck, and require significant chewing. Eww.

The donuts weren't in the heat long enough, so they're doughy and completely nasty.

And all these things WERE DROPPED ON THE FLOOR!

[Lacypie]

Re: Smell of sugar triggers cravings/hunger?

Whenever you smell those, always think: Worst Case Scenario!

Those fries you smell are actually undercooked, soggy and gross. They were under the heat lamp too long and are nasty.

The brownies were overcooked into a hockey puck, and require significant chewing. Eww.

The donuts weren't in the heat long enough, so they're doughy and completely nasty.

And all these things WERE DROPPED ON THE FLOOR!

This is hilarious!! I have often played this type of game with myself.. telling my self how yucky it is...or that my tastes have changed so much that I don't like how it tastes anymore. Which is partly true.

[cherribom1]

Re: Smell of sugar triggers cravings/hunger?

GeminiPrincess... I like the idea of when I feel food weakness to exercise instead or read a chapter of the dandr book! I will try to change it up like that! I was soooo close to grabbing a chocolate chip cakester cookie today but stayed strong and didn't do it. I was proud of that! And I just came back from a walk! Good tips everyone!