Cravings kick in after dinner :(

[Fit Freak]

What can I do to help me stop craving after dinner? Everytime after dinner, I want to eat something sweet. Its not that im hungry or anything, its just that I think of something sweet, it pops into my head and I cant get the thought out

I read somewhere that St Johns wort helps with cravings? is this true and what exactly is it (capsules, pills, powder etc)?

Many thanks for your help

 

[The Shadow]

why deny the craving....eat a BITE of something sweet...nothing else

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Snack size candy bars, or split something with someone else. Individual size puddings (like for kids lunches), jello, cool whip is great!

It's not the sweets that kill results - it OVEReating things.

 

[Sassy69]

Dont' sit down in front of the tv right after dinner. Go do something that will occupy your hands. Anything to distract from the habit of cravings.


Also what about including a small portion of sweet potatoe w/ some splenda on it? Sugar free jello? Sugar free ice pops?

 

[ashley2212]

On the same note as keeping yourself busy... come online and read this board when you get cravings... perhaps it will not only stop the cravings, but motivate you for the following day

 

[Sassy69]

LOL one draw back w/ that -- that's how I came to this board - trying to burn time between meals while prepping for a BB show. It was all good, except I started staying up waaaay late & screwing up my sleep / recovery time. LOL! Moderation in everything ...

 

[The Shadow]

I will eat a bite of something.....2 small Pbutter cups.....etc.

 

[Sassy69]

No such thing as "just 2"....

 

[The Shadow]

lol


Just 2 bags?

 

[Sassy69]

Now you're back into reality!