How to stop or reduce cravings?

[confusedsoul__]

The title says it all.

I have a huge craving for sugar EVERY DAY. I need to stop this for my health, weight and body.

please help.

[Kiwedin]

Eat more. The reason we get cravings as human beings is either because we aren't consuming enough calories, we aren't providing enough glucose to the brain (every single cell in the human body runs on this), or we are deficient in some nutrient. The average 22 year old woman, should be consuming at least 2000 calories, probably more depending on your height. The simple fact that you said you crave sugar, makes me feel pretty confident that you aren't consuming enough healthy carbohydrates. Enjoy more carbs, just make sure they're whole plant foods. Adding a sweet potato to your dinner and/or adding in a fruit smoothie during your day will help with craving.
People are quick to stress "self control", but cravings are just signals your body is trying to send you so that you give it what it needs to survive and thrive. Your body knows best, it will let you know when it's not satisfied, and fighting it is nearly impossible, so don't. Learn about intuitive eating and work with your body rather than against it.

[confusedsoul__]

That's the most logical answer I've ever gotten. Thank you for this, like really thank you! People are always talking about self-control and all, and that got to me - but you showed me otherwise! :)

[Kiwedin]

No problem, it's just science :)

[gwail]

hopefully you will find this helpful... you need to alkalize your body

self control is really hard to do so rather than just torturing yourself its better to find a real solution.
the problem with eating un natural sugars it sets your body into an imbalance.. and thats when the more surgar cravings happen. so you need to alkalize your body to stop the cravings. try drinking one glass of lemon water a day. and like once a week have a leafy salad. and every day try to eat one kind of vegitable as a snack. these things together will stop your cravings. especially the lemon water

if you want to read more you can

[Polocrew]

When to crave, your mind sends your bod alarm signals which alarm your bod and then occurs craving.

To fix it, just drink two full glasses of water lol Itd relax your mind

[H2OBearer]

Eat foods that consist in a lot of protein. Protein helps you stay full longer while carbs make you hungry soon after. Also eat your vegetables xd

[Psi_Unknown]

One could just shut off part of the brain before it reaches a point of desire?

[pdxgirl]

One way I combat it is substituting bad sweet things with good sweet things. For example, I love raspberries and find them very sweet so i will pick those over chocolate or something. You can also try drinking lots of cold water because I've heard that sometimes when you crave stuff you're actually just thirsty. And brushing your teeth with minty toothpaste can help too because it cleanses your palate.

[XRabbitHeartX]

Start with small goals. Strive to to 1 day without a sweet. Then up it to 2, then 3 ... your ultimate goal is to try to limit sweet things to 1-2 times a week. But take small baby steps to get there. Also drink plenty of water. Do affirmations every time you feel a craving and tell yourself that it will pass. Oh and try to not buy sweet things! If there aren't sweet things in your cupboard, chances are you won't go out of your way to get them.

[beautifulangel76]

Cutting out or down on sugar will really help. When you crave something sweet go for fruit or something natural. Also don't try to stop all at once because you would probably just start eating sugar again.

[KittieCat]

I used to be like you and it was horrible. Slowly cut out your processed carbs and sugars. (So like potatoes and fruits and all that good stuff are fine) After awhile they'll go away. Eating protein and healthy fats also reduces hunger :)

[Anonymous]

Try to think of other things when the cravings appear, and try not to buy anything sugar packed anymore. Eat some fruits instead. But don't be afraid to indulge once in a while.

[Notforlong]

substitute a healthier option.
Go for smoothies or something.

[Montanaa]

Wish we had those things were you try to get something you know you don't need then you get shocked

[Anonymous]

Cut all suger out and after a month or so you will stop craving it

[Decentguy]

self control is the main thing in this.

[Twolips]

Learning self control