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Tue May 11, 2010 8:01 pm  |
I'm spending these next few weeks with my parents, my brothers and sisters, their kids.
I've been a pretty good eater my whole life except for a period were I was a crazy carb addicted person. I was always very skinny but I gained quite a bit of weight after getting married and then thank God I lost it again.
But now... I'm at my parents.... which is junkland! There's all kinds of junk food, cookies, chips... you name it. And... it hasn't been easy.... in the past 3 days I ate a whole box of oreos!! My carb cravings are out of control!
So... I need help! I'll take any advice, any drugs, anything!!!!
Please please please tell me what works for you... I don't know how I'm going to survive the next weeks!! |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Tue May 11, 2010 8:34 pm |
| Just Say No! |
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Tue May 11, 2010 9:34 pm |
Hi!
Drinking whey protein drinks always helps me w/carb cravings! I like the Designer Whey brand (GNC has it)because there is no blender needed, it mixes well.
If you must indulge try to combine the carbs with a protein, and stick with the whole grain carbs!
PS.. popcorn is a whole grain! (maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that  ) |
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42, have used tretinoin since age 18! Replenix CF serum and eye cream, RAMicro, Glytone 2 lotion every other day |
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Tue May 11, 2010 10:14 pm |
| Josee wrote: |
I'm spending these next few weeks with my parents, my brothers and sisters, their kids.
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So... I need help! I'll take any advice, any drugs, anything!!!!
Please please please tell me what works for you... I don't know how I'm going to survive the next weeks!! |
OMG, than sounds like HELL!
Do NOT give in, because you know that eating carbs results in even MORE carb cravings!!!
I also heard that drinking apple cider vinegar in water immediately kills cravings, but that might be because it tastes so bad!
Here is something I found online from a supplement standpoint:
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Honey, I shrunk the carbs: these 13 supplements can make low-carb dieting easier and more effective
Chromium Picolinate
Hot news: At a National Institutes of Health conference in June, one study showed that chromium picolinate supplementation significantly reduced carbohydrate cravings in patients with atypical depression. (These patients have severe carb cravings, so imagine what it'll do for you.) Researchers believe chromium's essential role in insulin function may be the link to carbohydrate cravings. That's because insulin's effects on metabolic function may impact levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that makes you feel good and is released when you eat carbohydrates.
* Take 200 micrograms of chromium picolinate with breakfast each day.
Gymnema Sylvestre
Jonesin' for sugar? Gymnema sylvestre is known in India as gurmar ("destroyer of sugar") because consuming it causes a loss of sweet taste. This isn't just folklore: Several studies have documented the herb's ability to suppress the desire for sweets. Another benefit? It increases insulin release, making it an ideal post-workout supplement that boosts muscle growth in the absence of carbs.
* About 250-500 milligrams 1-3 times a day will knock out your sweet tooth, but be sure to take one of those doses after a workout for the anabolic effect.
5-HTP
When carb cravings come on strong in the evening, reach for 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). This modified amino acid forms serotonin and melatonin in the body, so it will curb your carb cravings and relax you before bed. Clinical studies back up its power to reduce food intake--particularly high-carb foods--in overweight subjects.
* Take 50-100 milligrams about 1-2 hours before bed.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ioHAF9UWNWAJ:findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0801/is_11_65/ai_n6249374/+carb+cravings+supplements&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
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Tue May 11, 2010 10:37 pm |
| bethany wrote: |
| Josee wrote: |
I'm spending these next few weeks with my parents, my brothers and sisters, their kids.
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So... I need help! I'll take any advice, any drugs, anything!!!!
Please please please tell me what works for you... I don't know how I'm going to survive the next weeks!! |
OMG, than sounds like HELL!
Do NOT give in, because you know that eating carbs results in even MORE carb cravings!!!
I also heard that drinking apple cider vinegar in water immediately kills cravings, but that might be because it tastes so bad!
Here is something I found online from a supplement standpoint:
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Thanks bethany, I'm going to buy some supplements tomorrow and hope that something works, either through a real effect or placebo! At this point I don't care!
I don't believe in "banning" anything from diets (though I'm a vegetarian going on vegan  ) but sadly as soon as I start eating cookies, chips... I get out of control. So in my case I really need to stay away from sweets, cookies, candy, etc. I admire people that can have cookies in their house and just eat one every other day or something... I can't 
The worst part is that I'm used to eating healthy so I actually feel sick from the food I've been eating (oreos and cheetos!  ) but the cravings are so big that I don't learn my lesson so the next day I eat them again It makes me feel bloated, with low energy and still... I do it again and again! |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Tue May 11, 2010 10:41 pm |
| snowymtn wrote: |
Hi!
Drinking whey protein drinks always helps me w/carb cravings! I like the Designer Whey brand (GNC has it)because there is no blender needed, it mixes well.
If you must indulge try to combine the carbs with a protein, and stick with the whole grain carbs!
PS.. popcorn is a whole grain! (maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that ) |
Yes I've been thinking about the popcorn... I have an air popper so that should be a healthy snack I can eat while everyone's munching chips! |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Wed May 12, 2010 9:01 pm |
| snowymtn wrote: |
Hi!
Drinking whey protein drinks always helps me w/carb cravings! I like the Designer Whey brand (GNC has it)because there is no blender needed, it mixes well.
If you must indulge try to combine the carbs with a protein, and stick with the whole grain carbs!
PS.. popcorn is a whole grain! (maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that ) |
I second this idea. Whey Protein has helped me out a lot!
Also I think eating a piece of fruit helps! |
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Wed May 12, 2010 9:28 pm |
| Josee wrote: |
So... I need help! I'll take any advice, any drugs, anything!!!!
Please please please tell me what works for you... I don't know how I'm going to survive the next weeks!! |
You poor thing. I can relate, as my experience when visiting my family, is almost exactly what you have described. No doubt you'll have to do a little food shopping of your own, so you have some healthy + enjoyable alternatives to the 'junk'...
Maybe these tips will help;
http://www.stjohns.com/healthypeople/072004/carbcravings.aspx |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Wed May 12, 2010 9:48 pm |
Unsweetened cranberry juice
YW |
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Thu May 13, 2010 6:41 am |
I'm happy to report that yesterday was a good day with no junk food or sweets!
I stocked up on veggies for snacks (I love to eat just plain peppers), I made food so I won't have to cook for a couple of days, and I kept myself busy.
I went to buy some of the recommended supplements but they didn't have them... I'm going to go to a bigger mall today and see what they have 
On another (unrelated note), my sister lives in the meat capital of the country So it's much harder to find vegetarian options than where I live, and it also seems harder to find organic-natural grocery stores. Even in regular grocery stores, the available variety of organic produce is so low that I had to buy just regular veggies to make my chili! Still, spending time with the family.... = priceless!
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Thu May 13, 2010 7:35 pm |
| Josee, it sounds like you'll make it just fine. I bet feeling yucky as a result of deviating from your regular diet may actually be enough to keep you on track! |
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Sat May 22, 2010 12:59 am |
| Eating Blackstrap Molasses keeps me away from cookies and pasta. No more craving, I do not kno hy, though. Just 2 tablespoonful |
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44, light, sensitive skin that cannot tolerate actives, Ageless if you Dare, Tanaka massage, drybrushing, OCM, dermarolling for stretchmarks, tons of supplements for better skin. |
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