- 1). Eat enough throughout the day. The body tends to crave sugary foods when it feels it needs energy. Also, if you feel hungry, then you're likely to reach for sugary snack out of habit.
- 2). Stay away from sugar. If you don't have access to the sugary foods, then you're less likely to crave them. As soon as you see them, you're going to want them.
- 3). Find natural substitutes or replacements. If you're craving sugar, try having a piece of fruit or sugar-free gellatin to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- 4). Chew gum and brush your teeth regularly. You're less likely to want sugar if you have the taste of mint in your mouth, as it causes the sweets not to taste as good.
- 5). Exercise regularly. If you're sticking to an exercise regime, you're less likely to eat sugar and negate your hard work. Also, exercise can put you in a good mood and make you feel like you don't need the sugar to feel better.
- 6). Drink water and wait. Most sugar cravings will go away if you just resist and wait a few minutes.
- 7). Distract yourself. Cravings can be caused by boredom. Try watching TV, listening to music, talking to someone, writing, drawing or doing anything else you enjoy.
- 8). Allow yourself to have sugar occasionally. You may not crave sugar as much if you know you're going to be able to have a small amount at the end of the week. People will usually want what they can't have.
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