What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

[kifl1981]

I'm having serious cravings for sweets today...and my usual tricks aren't working. Typically a cup or two of decaf coffee with heavy cream and Splenda or Torani syrup will do the trick. Not this evening. As I type this I am in the process of making scrambled eggs. I think they just might do the trick.

[Ohbehave007]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Tomatoes...I hate them but they worked

[atkinsgal08]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Some people report that a pickle works.

Generally having the opposite of what you're craving is a good idea.

[Sarina D]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Pickles or olives are helpful.

Also, I find Chromium Picolinate effective (For craving sweets).

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 169 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[EverLosing]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Make sure that pickle is DILL! Check the ingredients. Be certain there's no sugar. This has worked for me many times. I always have at least one jar in the fridge.

I made my son some french toast one morning and craved something sweet just from the smell of what I was preparing him. I took a couple of eggs, some cinnamon and a little splenda...and voila, no french toast, but tasted like it and it was gooooood!

[kifl1981]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Thanks for the tips everybody, I guess I'll be picking up some dill pickles and olives at the store later today.

The scrambled eggs worked for me last night, so I was very glad. It's just tough when you get those nagging cravings.

[Sarina D]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Make sure that pickle is DILL! Check the ingredients. Be certain there's no sugar. This has worked for me many times. I always have at least one jar in the fridge.

I made my son some french toast one morning and craved something sweet just from the smell of what I was preparing him. I took a couple of eggs, some cinnamon and a little splenda...and voila, no french toast, but tasted like it and it was gooooood!

Ohhhhhh, that is SUCH a great idea Ever....my husband LOVES french toast and makes it for himself every other day basically....I want to jump under the covers and hide it smells so amazing....I'm going to give your recipe a spin....thanks for idea!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 169 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[mizski]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Aromatherapy. Hey, you asked for weird! Yankee Candle Christmas Cookie (I use the electric diffuser with the scented oil in the little jar that plugs in but the candle version would work too) and then sip on a cup of Celestial Seasonings Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride herbal tea with a bit of SF sweetener in it.

The combination of the cookie aroma and the sugar cookie tea does it for me. By the time I've finished sipping the cup of tea, the craving is satisfied.

REALLY intense craving? Have one or two of Linda Sue's Clouds with the above. You can make them in different flavors. HTH

[Suzanne_H]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

Sometimes I think I'm craving and really I'm just hungry... or even thirsty! Most of the time a healthy snack and a glass of water sets me right.

[dmat28]

Re: What is the weirdest way you've ever broken a craving?

I go with some legal sweets or cheese sometimes helps. I am going to look for that sugar cookie tea though, it looks amazing!