I am struggling with cravings for sweets anf chips. Helppppppppp. Im scared!!!

I like quest protein chips and candy bites for my sweet and salty cravings. They are lower in calories than the real deal and they have a little protein in them as well to fill you up. Also if you can eat just a little bit of chocolate and be fine hersheys makes zero sugar candies that taste almost like The regular ones.

50 minutes ago, HaseenS said:

I am struggling with cravings for sweets anf chips. Helppppppppp. Im scared!!!

I was having a severe craving for chips these last two weeks. I felt like I couldn't control myself. I am coming to the conclusion that I was dehydrated and was craving salt. So I upped my water and today I was at least able to get through the day without caving to them. How's your water intake?

This website here has a store section and has a sweets section that is suppose to be good for weight loss people. Typically high in protein and sugar free... They have stuff like chocolates, chips and other snacks. Check it out and see if you like it

In addition to everyone else’s suggestions also be sure your taking all your vitamins. Sometimes calcium deficiencies Can give us salty cravings. But I think the hydration angle is a good start though and does the trick. Also preoccupying yourself to the your mind off of it.

Aah the head hunger. A craving is often to satisfy an emotional need: for comfort, because you’re angry, confused, stressed, bored, etc. or from a habit (like always had a sweet treat at night). Unfortunately, the surgery doesn’t stop the cravings. If only it did. We just have to work out strategies to manage them. This is part of doing the head work so many of us talk about.

Look for a distraction (read, go for a walk, do a craft, play a game, check your social media, etc.) or just wait 30 minutes. Often cravings have a short life span & by doing something else or simply waiting the craving passes. Have a drink of water or tea, etc. I sometimes would clean my teeth. The minty taste can be satisfying or I wouldn’t eat because I’d ‘just cleaned my teeth’.

Salt cravings can be real especially if you live in a hot climate or are very active & are losing of salts through perspiration. If I had a true salt craving eating a little salt satisfied it. Just dipped my finger in sea salt, added more salt to my general diet or sometimes ate a small piece of cucumber rolled in salt.

Good luck.

Edited March 13, 20224 yr by Arabesque

I am struggling with cravings for sweets anf chips. Helppppppppp. Im scared!!!

These are some treats that I've tried and LOVE! I hope they work for you... if you decide to try them.
Salty cravings: Quest chips are high protein & yummy.

Sweet cravings: Go Better Keto sugar-free chocolate sea salt caramel cups, sugar-free pudding, sufar-free jello, sugar-free Cool Whip in the freezer tastes like ice cream.

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