how to fight sugar cravings

woooo... so tempting kan?

actually aku ni sangat2 la suke bende yang manis. maksud aku dessert la. tak logik la kalo suke asam pedas yang manis kan? waktu kemuncak untuk akumenggigil2 nak makan bende2 tu mistilah dalam pukul 2 ke atas. da le memang bangse suke wat kek. jadi untuk menjayekan program diet aku ni aku bercadang nak mengurangkan la makan bende2 manis... getir sungguh cabaran ini. so far da berjaye untuk 2 hari... aku sorang senior aku mase kat sekolah dulu ade post tips to fight sugar cravings... di antaranye ialah

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   Give in a little. Eat a bit of what you’re craving, maybe a small cookie or a fun-size candy bar. Enjoying a little of what you love can help you steer clear of feeling denied. Try to stick to a 150-calorie threshold.




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   Combine foods. If the idea of stopping at a cookie or a baby candy bar seems impossible, you can still fill yourself up and satisfy a sugar craving, too. Like combining the craving food with a healthful one. For example, dip a banana in chocolate sauce and that gives you what you are craving, or mix some almonds with chocolate chips. As a beneficial bonus, you'll satisfy a craving and get healthy nutrients from those good-for-you foods




3. Go cold turkey. Cutting out all simple sugars works for some people, although "the initial 48 to 72 hours are tough". Some people find that going cold turkey helps their cravings diminish after a few days; others find they may still crave sugar but over time are able to train their taste buds to be satisfied with less.




4. Grab some gum. If you want to avoid giving in to a sugar craving completely, try chewing a stick of gum. Research has shown that chewing gum can reduce food cravings.




5. Reach for fruit. Keep fruit handy for when sugar cravings hit. You'll get fiber and nutrients along with some sweetness. And stock up on foods like nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Have them handy so you reach for them instead of reaching for the old [sugary] something.




6. Get up and go. When a sugar craving hits, walk away. Take a walk around the block or do something to change the scenery to take your mind off the food you’re craving.




7. Choose quality over quantity. If you need a sugar splurge, pick a wonderful, decadent sugary food. But keep it small. For example, choose a perfect dark chocolate truffle instead of a king-sized candy bar, then "savor every bite -- slowly.Don’t swear off favorites -- you’ll only come back for greater portions. Learn to incorporate small amounts in the diet but concentrate on filling your stomach with less sugary and healthier options.
   


8. Eat regularly. Waiting too long between meals may set you up to choose sugary, fatty foods that cut your hunger. Instead, eating every three to five hours can help keep blood sugar stable and help you "avoid irrational eating behavior. Your best bets? Choose protein, fiber-rich foods like whole grains and produce.




9. Skip artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners may sound like a great idea, but "they don’t lessen cravings for sugar and haven’t demonstrated a positive effect on our obesity epidemic.




10. Reward yourself for successfully managing sugar cravings. Your reward could be large or small. Remember why you’re working on it and then reward yourself for each successful step.




11. Slow down. For one week, focus on your sugar cravings and think about what you’re eating. Diet mayhem often results from lack of planning. So slow down, plan, "and eat what you intend to eat, instead of eating when you’re desperate.




12. Get support. Many people turn to sweet foods when they're stressed, depressed, or angry. But food doesn't solve emotional issues. Consider whether emotions are involved in your sugar cravings and whether you need help to find other solutions to those emotional problems.




13. Mix it up. You may need more than one strategy to thwart sugar cravings. One week you may find success with one tactic, and another week calls for an alternative approach. What’s important is to “have a ‘bag of tricks’ to try,” To tame sugar cravings, you really need to "figure out what works for you.
    
    Go easy on yourself. It may take time to get a handle on your sugar cravings. It’s difficult to shift any system -- whether it’s the world economy or your eating..
    
    
    

for further info si pegi sini. website ni bukan bincang topik nak diet jek. masalah2 kesihatan dan resepi pun ade gak uols...

****hari ni cuti sempena maulidur rasul... pepagi lepas subuh aku da bz kan diri daftar upsr 2011. settle!!! alhamdulillah. lepas settle keje aku tu mr hubby ajak brekfast kat luar. destinasi nye mistilah padang kota... huhu aku berjaye melawan nafsu untuk memesan roti telur... cuma aku ade tercubit sket roti canai si haikal dan menelan nye jugak... 1 keping roti canai = 3 pinggan nasi tau kalori dia.. tu tak termasuk berape jam kena senaman lagi.. ****