what do you eat during cravings?

[adamuk]

im unsure, when you get cravings, i know you should take L-Glutamine (i have the powder, 1teaspoon =5g of L-G) and im trying to take chromium 3times a day (I tend to forget how many ive taken as im eating small meals frequently in the day), however if i do get cravings what easy and fast things can i eat, rather than going for something i have to cook?

also im eating/taking protein shakes as it helps with the variety of proteins i can eat (since i dont eat pork or beef) so should i simply consume this?

thank you all x

[EverLosing]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

A dill pickle with no sugar added. Works for me every time!! Your brain cannot tell the difference between sweet and sour. The last thing you need to feed a sweet craving with is something sweet! Of course, you didn't say if you were having a craving for sweets. I'm assuming that is what you meant. Never let a craving turn into a caving!!

[liv]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Some protein shakes give me cravings - I think maybe because they are quite lean and contain quite a bit of sweetener - so I am careful to add fats when I have them.
I just eat food if I have a craving - left overs - eggs - stuff.

[Elizellen]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Are you adding fat to those shakes, Adam? Remember we are supposed to be eating high fat/medium protein/low carb and most protein shakes will throw that balance out by miles!!

I see you are back on induction - the only 'legal' ones would be ones made from protein isolate as ordinary whey protein, pea protein or soya protein would be OWL additions on the relevant rungs.

[adamuk]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

A dill pickle with no sugar added. Works for me every time!! Your brain cannot tell the difference between sweet and sour. The last thing you need to feed a sweet craving with is something sweet! Of course, you didn't say if you were having a craving for sweets. I'm assuming that is what you meant. Never let a craving turn into a caving!!

Hiya yes sorry its carbs craving (well i assume it is) since its mainly sweet things i think im craving, so a no sugar added dill pickle anything else?

[adamuk]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Some protein shakes give me cravings - I think maybe because they are quite lean and contain quite a bit of sweetener - so I am careful to add fats when I have them.
I just eat food if I have a craving - left overs - eggs - stuff.

eggs, such as hard boiled? and you said you add fats how do you mean olive oil? (i am taking an omega 3,6,9 oil called Udo's choice oil blend, so i suppose i can add more of that?)

[adamuk]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Are you adding fat to those shakes, Adam? Remember we are supposed to be eating high fat/medium protein/low carb and most protein shakes will throw that balance out by miles!!

I see you are back on induction - the only 'legal' ones would be ones made from protein isolate as ordinary whey protein, pea protein or soya protein would be OWL additions on the relevant rungs.

you mentioned adding fat, i am taking an omega 3,6,9 oil blend called Udo's oil, so do you mean add more of this or if i wasnt taking this or if you say no not this then please can you explain how to add more fat?

[Georgiana]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Are you reading Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002)?

You need more fat than what's found in a supplement!

Are about 65% of your calories coming from fat?

How many net carbs are you consuming? How many of those come from vegetables?

You might want to post a complete menu, with amounts and net carbs for all foods and drinks.

[Suzanne_H]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

For me, I try not to feed cravings at all. My body still thinks thirsty is hungry and sad is hungry and angry is hungry and all kinds of things are hungry but hungry LOL

Before I turn to food I try to drink water first and foremost. I'm amazed at how often I'm just thirsty. I also take a moment to think about my emotional well-being. If I'm eating "at" something it's best not to eat. I taught myself to immediately satisfy whatever my gullet demanded and became extremely obese. If I want to change my size, I have to stop doing what got me this way.

[dmat28]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

I know everyone is different and people have things that they can and can't handle, but for me if I'm feeling like something sweet, I have something sweet. It's just that after being on the Atkins WOE for a while, your definition of "something sweet" changes a bit. Where sugar used to send me into spiraling cravings of wanting more and more, I now make legal desserts that satisfy my sweet tooth in small amounts. Things like sliced strawberries with whipped cream, flax or coconut muffins, crustless pumpkin pie (at the appropriate rung of course) satisfy me in small amounts when I want dessert. There are great recipes in the recipe section of things you can have, if you can handle them.

Atkins is a journey of listening to your body and finding out what works and what doesn't. Hang in there! This is the best way of nourishing your body for optimum health and well being. It works so well when you just take the time to give it a chance.

[ranika]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

I squeeze 3 or 4 lemons in water and drink it. It's so good to me and I can't possibly have a craving with the taste of lemon in my mouth! lol.

[tfek70]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Jicama is sweet and legal. You can broil it or nuke it and make it crunchy too.

[Georgiana]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

I squeeze 3 or 4 lemons in water and drink it.

Since the OP is on Induction... lemon juice is limited to 3 tbs per day. That's about the amount of juice is one lemon.

And each ounce of lemon juice has 2.5 net carbs... so from 3-4 lemons you are getting about 11-15 net carbs.

[ranika]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

Since the OP is on Induction... lemon juice is limited to 3 tbs per day. That's about the amount of juice is one lemon.

And each ounce of lemon juice has 2.5 net carbs... so from 3-4 lemons you are getting about 11-15 net carbs.

LOL!! I meant lemon wedges!! I couldn't imagine how it would taste with 3 or 4 whole lemons!!!

[adamuk]

Re: what do you eat during cravings?

im eager to understand the 65% fat, somehow ive missed this totally in my reading of the book

can you explain how i can include so much fat into my diet? fry everything??