I am a horrible snacker at work. I know I should snack on fruits and veggies, but they just do not do it for me. My cravings don't go away until I get what I want - which is usually chocolate!

Anyone going through or battled this struggle and have any real tips that work?

I know my answer stinks, but I had a similar issue pre-surgery and I had to learn that sometimes you just have to tell yourself no.

Try chocolate protein shakes which should help you stay full longer and maybe help curb the urge to snack.

My go to snack is usually string cheese.

1 minute ago, MowryRocks said:

I know my answer stinks, but I had a similar issue pre-surgery and I had to learn that sometimes you just have to tell yourself no.

Try chocolate Protein Shakes which should help you stay full longer and maybe help curb the urge to snack.

My go to snack is usually string cheese.

I will try going back to the shakes. They really did not seem to do anything for me, but it's worth a shot. I love cheese...pepper jack cheese is my second go to snack lol! Thank you

22 minutes ago, Adjust Your Crown said:

I am a horrible snacker at work. I know I should snack on fruits and veggies, but they just do not do it for me. My cravings don't go away until I get what I want - which is usually chocolate!

Anyone going through or battled this struggle and have any real tips that work?

Holy hell holiday treats at work season!

Temptations are reality anywhere you go. You can't control what foods are around you. You can control what you decided to eat. Yes, bring your own food and snack items to work.

Sweet tooth snacks -

Fresh strawberries dipped in hershey's sugar free syrup.

Protein pumpkin pie mousse:

Sugarfree vanilla pudding, pumpkin puree, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon and allspice

Quest bar cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
2. Cut the Quest bar into 8 pieces.
3. Place the pieces on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 3 minutes, then flatten the cookies.
5. Bake 3 minutes more.
6. Let cool slightly, and enjoy!

It's hard to control it when I feel like I have no self discipline. Ugh!! So frustrating. I usually drink a water bottle full of water along with water I eat to make myself feel a little better BUT MY ultimate goal is to say no and stick to it.

I have the same struggle. My office is filled with candy, chips and free food. As the holidays approach, it is only going to get worse.

I don't always succeed, but I have tried to at least curb the temptation. When I see something, before I take it, I ask myself "do I actually want this, or do I just want it because it is there?"

Usually the answer is "no. I just want it because I saw it and it caught my eye." Sometimes I actually DO want the cookie or sandwich or whatever it is and I'll take it. Not the best choice, but at least I know it is something I want and not me on autopilot.

Someone once said to me that the hardest muscle to strengthen is your no-muscle, and it's totally true.

I am a SAHM, and the biggest challenge for me the last few weeks has been the Halloween candy sitting in the pantry. I tell myself no, I won't eat any of it, but I regularly fail. One thing I have going for me right now is that the candy is now down to the stuff I don't like, so no interest in it any more.

Hang in there...

18 hours ago, Adjust Your Crown said:

I am a horrible snacker at work. I know I should snack on fruits and veggies, but they just do not do it for me. My cravings don't go away until I get what I want - which is usually chocolate!

Anyone going through or battled this struggle and have any real tips that work?

Buy yourself some chocolate sugar free jello pudding cups. Eat one when you have an urge for chocolate. I like strawberries with the chocolate sugar free jello pudding cups. I haven't had any in the past 4 months, but you've now got me craving them. Thanks a lot!

LOL!

Lily's chocolate is my go to chocolate when I crave it. It's made with stevia.

If i crave sweet, i eat a heathy sweet option. A few bites and the craving moves on.

Im looking into lillys chocolate. Thanks for the ideas.

5 hours ago, jessgnc said:

I have the same struggle. My office is filled with candy, chips and free food. As the holidays approach, it is only going to get worse.

I don't always succeed, but I have tried to at least curb the temptation. When I see something, before I take it, I ask myself "do I actually want this, or do I just want it because it is there?"

Usually the answer is "no. I just want it because I saw it and it caught my eye." Sometimes I actually DO want the cookie or sandwich or whatever it is and I'll take it. Not the best choice, but at least I know it is something I want and not me on autopilot.

I need to start doing that more, asking myself if I really want it or not. Yes, you said it, "autopilot" that is exactly what it is...specially being in front of a computer at work. But, I'm going to work at it and swap out some of my bad snacks for better ones.

1 hour ago, DropWt4Life said:

Buy yourself some chocolate sugar free Jello pudding cups. Eat one when you have an urge for chocolate. I like strawberries with the chocolate sugar free jello pudding cups. I haven't had any in the past 4 months, but you've now got me craving them. Thanks a lot!

LOL!

lol! Strawberries with the chocolate sugar free jello pudding cups sounds really good. I will definitely try that! Thanks!

22 hours ago, Adjust Your Crown said:

I am a horrible snacker at work. I know I should snack on fruits and veggies, but they just do not do it for me. My cravings don't go away until I get what I want - which is usually chocolate!

Anyone going through or battled this struggle and have any real tips that work?

Try using an app like loseit to estimate the amount of calories, carbs, etc before you give in to the chocolate craving. I think once you see that the numbers are clearly not in your favor, you'll make the right choice. This helps me immensely.

37 minutes ago, BlackCatMatt said:

Try using an app like loseit to estimate the amount of calories, carbs, etc before you give in to the chocolate craving. I think once you see that the numbers are clearly not in your favor, you'll make the right choice. This helps me immensely.

I think you are right and that's a great suggestion, thank you!

I am a horrible snacker at work. I know I should snack on fruits and veggies, but they just do not do it for me. My cravings don't go away until I get what I want - which is usually chocolate! [emoji20]
Anyone going through or battled this struggle and have any real tips that work?

I'm the same way!! I try to take healthy snacks but sometimes doesn't work. I've noticed the busier I am the less likely I am to snack [emoji4][emoji4]

I live the sweets that Atkins puts out...very satisfying

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