Food!

[Serene94]

All I can think about is food! I am definitely addicted, especially to chocolate and cakes, I've tried cutting down but haven't been successful, anyone got any strategies to help me?

[lawless82]

Hi I lost 5 lbs week one but none last week as went back to old habits. Chocolate cake etc....I find chewing gum helps as the mint flavour stop you eating chocolate afterwards. Also I have options hot chocolate as a chocolate hit. Having a good week so far. Good luck

[Rosie23]

Hi Serene, it is really difficult to cut down on chocolate & cakes. I have been following the Nhs weight loss programme for the past 5 weeks & have managed so far to cut out the high sugar foods. Eating regular meals, usually a snack in between ie fruit. To prevent feeling hungry & craving sugar. If I am really wanting chocolate I have an options or hi light low calorie hot chocolate. Week 4 of the NHS weight loss programme has information on how to deal with food cravings. Try taking a day at a time it does get easier as time goes on.

[eeek1110]

Hello Serene. I was eating at least 100gm of chocolate a day plus sweets and cakes on top. Probably 80% of my diet was sugar and fat. That was 8wks ago and I'm hardly suffering now. It isn't easy at first but you have to start with stopping the chocolate etc as you are addicted to it. The highs, lows and cravings have become a dangerous habit. If you had to choose health, wealth or happiness which one would it be? You can have all 3 up to a degree with some effort. Do you like fruit and salad? You might not love it but if you eat it when you get that strong craving it will keep you occupied until the madness stops. It isn't just about losing weight but healthy eating and exercise and getting back control of yourself. You can do it!

[Salaisa]

I started eating lots of fat and protein for breakfast. I don't crave cakes and sweets anymore. (if they appear near me and i take one bite, then i still eat the whole lot. but i don't buy them and i am quite able not to take the one bite.) This is my normal me before healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

[sueper]

Hi, you need to find out what works for you. I keep a few low cal snacks available such as low fat yoghurts, sugar free jellies, weighwatchers mini rolls and fruit. If I am really craving a big sugary snack I have an apple and something chocolatey like the mini roll of a strip (100 cals) of choc. I have significantly cut down on my evening snacking over the last 2 months. It hasn't been easy but keeping things available that I can have helps a great deal. Sadly I am still generally thinking about the next thing I am going to eat but it is getting easier. Good luck.