You always hear about the sweet tooth

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You always hear about the sweet tooth
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 10:19am
and how you can stop the cravings. I stopped craving of all sweets when I started the SBD 4 /2 months ago,but I can't stop eating salty foods, I seem to crave them all the time. I tried drinking lots are water to flush out the sodium,but it doesn't help. Does anyone have the same problem and solved it .Or is there someone out there that knows how to stop these cravings???????????? HELP,I think thats what stopping me from hitting my goal.SAD Maryann

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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 10:41am

Maryann, it's possible that you don't have enough sodium.

Maggie  

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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 10:52am
Hey Maryann! I have the same problem, but sadly have not solved it. I'm trying to loose my last 12 and have also been wondering if all the salt is an issue. I can't get enough of it!! I never used to be that way. It was always sweets that I craved, and now it's salt. Does anyone else have any insight?


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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 11:44am
I have a problems with both...my is not a defiency but rather just a simple craving. Bill Hartman (a training expert since 1988... yourgolffitnesscoach.com, prperformance.com

speedexperts.com) gave me some wonderful advice when you feel that craving coming along... Everytime I crave that piece of candy, or want that extra dash of salt or anything that is not good for me I read his message....

Sacrifice...give up something now to achieve a greater good later.

Rarely do I get psychobably (if that's not a real word...I want credit for it!) BUT

Welcome to the land of discipline and sacrifice!

The Reality: The craving will not ever go away

It's true, but what gets stronger is your resolve. Your commitment.

What gives you greater pleasure (has greater value)...a quick treat of something sweet that lasts for 5 minutes and will totally derail your hard-earned progress or the results, pride, and self-confidence that goes with your new lifestyle and lasts forever?

If it's the quick, sweet treat...screw the gym and the new smaller clothes? Eating what you know you shouldn't eat is the easy way out. But don't worry, taking the easy way is short lived anyway (I won't go into morbid details).

Part of the problem with cravings is that they are associated with a pleasureable reward. The "pleasureable reward" is not about pleasure but rather avoiding what you perceive as pain (in other words the sacrifice to achieve your goal).

You can alter your perspective and make the change instantly the second you decide that the feeling of your new lifestyle is far more pleasureable than any 5 minutes of "pleasure".

Your craving is a sign that you are doing things right by avoiding what you know you should not eat.

The craving indicates success!

The craving indicates your true pleasure!

The sweets are simply a reminder of your true pain, so avoid the pain.

Flip the switch. It takes less than a second to change your perspective.

Bill Hartman, Psych 120 and 404 (I also read part of a Tony Robbins book once)



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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:01pm

I'm right there with you Maryann, I am a salt-a-holic!

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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:03pm
Hi Maryann,

I can relate to the salty cravings. I don't have a solution for you, but perhaps I do have some insight. My big weakness are salty snacks, too. Last night was the first time I went out of control since I started SB, and ate 1/3 of a bag of tortilla chips. I think for me that it's the January factor, lack of direct sunlight, SAD, that makes me crave carbs. Being on SB, it's only a teensy fraction of what it used to be in a typical January, but it has reared it's ugly head. On Cape Cod you're even farther north than I am (SW Connecticut), so maybe that is playing a role.

What kinds of foods do you reach for when you get the salt cravings? Is it possible that you are going for salty carbs, and not just for the salt?

I also agree that it could be that you're not getting enough sodium.

Hope you get to the bottom of this soon.

Hugs,

Jill K.

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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:04pm
I noticed the craving of salt started right after I had the flu.I've been drinking lots of water(up to 112 oz daily)during this time. I do watch my sodium intake,by looking at labels.Maybe I should ask the doctor I going to him tomorrow for a cholestrol blood test. Thanks for answering my post. Hugs Maryann
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:09pm
Michelle I'm going to ask my doctor as he put me on the beach in the first place.. Will let you know what he said. Hugs Maryann
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:15pm
Thanks Mel, I'm going shopping after I go to the doctor so I'll put Mrs Dash on my list. Hugs Maryann
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:26pm
Thanks Jill, I use salty snacks on Sat. Night Only. I go for micro popcorn for Saturday Night Movies.During the week I find salty soups very comforting on the cold night watching T.V.Maybe it was the 3 week flu bug I had that brought this on. As I posted before I'm going to ask my doctor. Maryann
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 12:29pm
Thanks Maryann, I would love to know what your Dr has to say about this!


Michelle

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