How can I stop sweet cravings?

[Wirrallass]

I crave sweet foods😱 (not sweets) especialy as a desset after meals (a life time habit!) Have succumbed several times which Bgl's have proved!

Diagnosed Type2 April 2016
Diet & exercise only
Zero tolerance Metformin

 

[Andy HB]

Habits are difficult things to remould!

When I used to smoke, I moved house to break the habit!!! But that conveniently coincided with me getting a new job too.

Anyway, my suggestion would be to find something you like but isn't so sweet. Or simply cut it out completely and, if you succeed for a week then have less of what you fancy at the end of that week.

Andy 🙂

 

[SadhbhFiadh]

My husband is like that, and has sugar free jelly at night. Sometimes he puts fruit in it. Berries, mostly. This had really worked for him.

I don't crave sweets generally, but if I see them I'm done for. When I go up to the high street I won't pass the bakery unless looking across the street. The adverts on TV are awful for tempting thoughts.

 

[Wirrallass]

My husband is like that, and has sugar free jelly at night. Sometimes he puts fruit in it. Berries, mostly. This had really worked for him.

I don't crave sweets generally, but if I see them I'm done for. When I go up to the high street I won't pass the bakery unless looking across the street. The adverts on TV are awful for tempting thoughts.

@Sadhbh. I think all adverts tv or not, relating to scrumptious cakes, chocs or any foods containing sugar (& fat) should be banned 😡 they only remind me of what I'm missing.....and I do miss 'em! No wonder more and more people are being diagnosed as having diabetes if they're being tempted by these adverts perhaps not realising that their health would be in jeopardy😱 I believe Diabetes.uk are doing a grand job tho in their endeavour to educate people as to the consequences of overeating & snacking on all the wrong foods. Sorry, got carried away there!!! Take care

 

[SadhbhFiadh]

You're preaching to the choir here, and I'm in a front row seat.
I think you're not at all carried away.

 

[Radders]

I think when you're brought up with something sweet to finish every meal it's a hard thing to break. I pretty much still always have something sweet after my main meals, but i try to avoid carb laden sweet treats, instead choosing berries and cream or yoghurt, a small piece of fruit, and at weekends a small amount of chocolate. I have found that my tastebuds do now prefer things that are less sweet and I wouldn't want to eat large quantities of very sweet things any more.

 

[Wirrallass]

Habits are difficult things to remould!

When I used to smoke, I moved house to break the habit!!! But that conveniently coincided with me getting a new job too.

Anyway, my suggestion would be to find something you like but isn't so sweet. Or simply cut it out completely and, if you succeed for a week then have less of what you fancy at the end of that week.

Andy 🙂

Hi Andy. Good advice thank you, I'll try that once I find something that is not so sweet! Take care

 

[grovesy]

I am afraid I still get sweet cravings. Maybes not as often.

 

[weecee]

Agree with Radders. We have gotten into a habit over the years so it will take time to retrain ourselves. One day (or mealtime) at a time I think is the only way. Maybe start with cutting that cookie in half and have half tonight and half tomorrow night after dinner. May sound silly but if silly works on that habit then worth a shot. At least you would appreciate the small treat then

 

[Amigo]

I've managed it by allowing myself maybe 1 sweet or 1 plain biscuit after the main meal. A single toffee eclair sweetie is about 5/6 carbs and psychologically it makes me feel less deprived. I also would have less carb in the meal to compensate. I'd never have a biscuit over 12 carbs. Works for me and I always test for impact.
It's no good if you can't limit yourself to one or two in the course of a day though 😱

 

[Wirrallass]

I am afraid I still get sweet cravings. Maybes not as often.

@grovesy. Hi. But do you give in to those cravings......or are you strong willed?

 

[Wirrallass]

I've managed it by allowing myself maybe 1 sweet or 1 plain biscuit after the main meal. A single toffee eclair sweetie is about 5/6 carbs and psychologically it makes me feel less deprived. I also would have less carb in the meal to compensate. I'd never have a biscuit over 12 carbs. Works for me and I always test for impact.
It's no good if you can't limit yourself to one or two in the course of a day though 😱

@Amigo. Oh you angel! A toffee eclair sweet just might be one of the answers for my sweet tooth. I've deprived myself of sweets since being diagnosed T2 April last year & it's taken a bit of time for me to learn more about this balancing' act but it's coming together. I'm a slow coach catching on to things these days
I do hope your shoulder is less painful now Amigo.

 

[Wirrallass]

Agree with Radders. We have gotten into a habit over the years so it will take time to retrain ourselves. One day (or mealtime) at a time I think is the only way. Maybe start with cutting that cookie in half and have half tonight and half tomorrow night after dinner. May sound silly but if silly works on that habit then worth a shot. At least you would appreciate the small treat then

@weecee. Thanks for that ...... and it's not silly 🙂

 

[Wirrallass]

Thank you all for your tips in an effort to help me overcome my sweet cravings, it is much appreciated x

 

[grovesy]

@grovesy. Hi. But do you give in to those cravings......or are you strong willed?

Sometimes I do as they are overwhelming.

 

[Mark Parrott]

How I managed to lose my sweet tooth, I don't know. Before diagnosis, I would happily munch through a whole packet of jam tarts. Diagnosis stopped that in it's tracks. Just knowing what could happen in the future was enough for me to stop. I do have occasional treats, though, & often find them too sweet & not as nice as I remember. Though I do recommend the chocolate orange cheesecake recipe I've posted in the recipe section. Only 3g carb if cut up into 6 portions.

 

[Wirrallass]

My husband is like that, and has sugar free jelly at night. Sometimes he puts fruit in it. Berries, mostly. This had really worked for him.

I don't crave sweets generally, but if I see them I'm done for. When I go up to the high street I won't pass the bakery unless looking across the street. The adverts on TV are awful for tempting thoughts.

Sadhbh I like the idea of sugar free jelly, thanks for that tip.🙂 so far as averting your eyes is concerned, (how self disciplined are you!) As soon as I walk into the local superstore I am greeted with the wonderful aroma of baked bread & cakes, which I assume is intentional to promote sales! I ignore that bait, arent i good! But how easy is that when one craves the sweetness of a Danish pastry & crusty loaf? Not! Take care

 

[Wirrallass]

How I managed to lose my sweet tooth, I don't know. Before diagnosis, I would happily munch through a whole packet of jam tarts. Diagnosis stopped that in it's tracks. Just knowing what could happen in the future was enough for me to stop. I do have occasional treats, though, & often find them too sweet & not as nice as I remember. Though I do recommend the chocolate orange cheesecake recipe I've posted in the recipe section. Only 3g carb if cut up into 6 portions.

@mark. You're doing it again aren't you...chocolate orange cheesecake...to die for! Something I picked up from your post is the fact that you knew what could happen in the future......that's one big thought to act on, so thanks for that Carry on making chocolate cheesecakes!

 

[Grannylorraine]

Not much help but I just try to ignore it and distract myself, I have taken up crotchet again as hobby, I ditched it more than 30 years ago, so I have something to focus on in the evenings when hubby is at work, as this is my danger time for sweet cravings.

 

[mikeyB]

As a type 1, when my iron will turns to chocolate, if I cave in my trusty insulin can cope, but I do try not to. I'm like Radders, I find the taste of most sweet things unpleasant. That's not the diabetes, though, I think it's learned behaviour.