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Lilly K
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 19:49


What do you do when you are suddenly hit by awful cravings for foods that are "bad" for you? I've been good for almost two weeks now (went vegan on 1/28/08), but woke up this morning wanting eggs, sausage and pancakes! I've been trying to just focus on other things and not think of the cravings, but it's not easy...Anyone have any tips? Suggestions?? Anything???
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 19:57


Sometimes it's good to splurge a little. Would it be so bad if you had 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, and a pancake with a little lite syrup (or cool wip! - that's my favorite pancake topping). If you deprive yourself too much, you might wind up having a moment of weakness and eating everything in the fridge. Just remember the key - MODERATION!
Monique Kamosi
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 20:04


Make yourself a deliciously amazing vegan meal and remind yourself that it's not just for your health, it's for your tastebuds.


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 20:07 - Edited by: lillyk


Moderation, I know...I know! That's why it's so hard, b/c I could very well give in just a little, but then what if I give in a little and it turns into a lot? *sigh* And I'm really committed to sticking out the first six wks w/the vegan thing. I think that's what's getting me. I'm very strict w/myself & very determined (i.e., stubborn). I think I'm going to hunt down a vegan pancake recipe or something! Wish me luck!

Thanks so much for the advice, btw...I appreciate it!!
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 20:36


I find the cravings do go away eventually... I will eat something healthy or go to the gym... then, on the weekend, if I've been good I might just see if I'm still craving it! I've been thinking about a huge, tasty breakfast too, and one morning I will do a big, long gym session and then go to breakfast


Minu ~
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 20:58


And if yer gonna snap, it best be done at breakfast, so enjoy!

(Eat something nice and Americanish for me, k, Dave?)



Shawn W.
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 21:15


I drink lots of water.. Helps with the cravings... of course I visit the bathroom at work about 20x's a day but oh well...

I also allow myself to 'cheat' on occasion. Its the moderation. IF you go out to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard get the small, share it if you can. Don't buy the large...

Good luck though!
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 21:19


Thanks for the tips!! A friend of mine also recommended water, so I guess I'll try that as well...

Thanks again!


Stand Up Bean
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 21:35


what exactly do you mean that you've been trying to focus on other things?

do you try mentally, or are you eating the other things before cravings can be an issue? getting hungry/having cravings, to me, is a sign i haven't been eating enough. as long as you keep a consistent frequency of healthy foods, it shouldn't be a problem.

eggs really aren't that bad, though. yogurt on pancakes is awesome.
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 22:50


Ooh! Yogurt on pancakes! Good one, Troy. I'm going to have to try that. I do like fruit on my pancakes. And Kashi waffles are delicious! I have no idea if that is Vegan or not though, but they are much better for you because they are whole grain.


Monique Kamosi
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2008 23:57


On the cravings note ... I baked my husband a batch of double chocolate chip cookies today for him to take to class (his request), and wasn't tempted to eat a single one.

Hooray! I've officially broken my sugar addiction!
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 9 Feb 2008 00:17


what i mean by focusing on other things is - trying to keep busy, not thinking about food, etc. it's a mental game...hunger definitely isn't an issue, as i eat plenty - though, i do wait UNTIL i'm hungry to eat *shrug* i think i'm just feeling "deprived" of the things i ate before...have to break that mindset...thanks again for all the advice!


Kate W
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 # Posted: 9 Feb 2008 20:32


I think it depends on the cravings. If I'm craving sugar or junk food, I know that's something to get over mentally. However, sometimes cravings are the body's way of telling us we're deficient in something. One example I've seen a lot of is people craving chocolate, but finding if they take magnesium supplements the cravings subside.

So...I would say just make sure you're getting the nutritional elements of your craving in your diet, which in your case looks like protein. I'm not sure, just a suggestion!
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 9 Feb 2008 20:36


Yeah, be careful to get enough protein on a Vegan diet. A few weeks ago, I made an effort to step up the protein, and it's really helped me out - I'm not on a Vegan/vegetarian diet, but sometimes it's easier to get carbs instead of protein. With the extra protein/reduced carbs, I've been less hungry and lost more weight.


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 11 Feb 2008 15:24


Thanks again, everyone! I took your advice re: moderation. I made myself 2 small buttermilk cornmeal pancakes (def. not vegan, but low fat and yummy!) w/some sugar free syrup & blueberries on top...it was awesome! AND I still lost weight over the weekend...hooray!!

Thanks so much for all the input and advice...y'all are wicked awesome (to mix my regional phrases ;) hehe)

p.s. got some veggie sausage patties for when THAT craving hits again


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 11 Feb 2008 15:44


Perhaps you will consider me weak, but I'm always listening to my body and sometimes there is a reason that we get weird cravings.

Just look at what pregnant women eat to satisfy their needs??

If you just fancy it, then that is something else, however when a particular craving keeps coming up it means one of 2 things to me. Either you developed an addiction to that food when you were eating naughtily for all those previous years, in which case it is probably toxic to your system. Or that there is something in the food that you are missing out on by being super strict on yourself.
Rob M.
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 # Posted: 11 Feb 2008 15:44


Sometimes I will eat ice. It is the same thing as drinking water except you feel like you are eating something.
Stacy F
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 # Posted: 11 Feb 2008 16:01


Great tip Rob, Ice is a great idea will give that crunch I need every once and a while.
Samantha Cordell
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 # Posted: 11 Feb 2008 16:02


I do not crave sweet things..but I will crave things like a piece of cheese on a rice cake, or something more substantial like lasagna..well I don't go without - I figure if I crave it, and it isn't junky then I will have it and not deprive myself...the way I make my lasagna is healthy with lean mince I mince myself and lasagna sheets I make myself and I use a low fat mozzarella...and I will have a half serve with a big salad on the size...craving satisfied!!

I find it hard when I feed the kids and it is so easy to 'taste' what they're having, or eat their left overs rather than waste it..but I don't want it on my waist lol so I drink water while I feed them or green tea....
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