It’s a common scenario: That bag of potato chips or cookie you’ve resisted all day becomes all you can think about at 3 p.m. The more you try to ignore it, the stronger the urge becomes. You know if you give in, you’ll regret it (and derail your commitment to healthier eating). Somehow, knowing this only makes the food you’re trying to avoid more tempting.
We’ve all faced it: The craving that lurks in the shadows and leaps out at us when we’re tired, stressed, sad, or bored. How does it always appear when we’re most vulnerable?
As it turns out, cravings arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and emotional factors. Fluctuations in hormones, low blood sugar, and physical or mental fatigue cause our bodies to seek quick energy sources. Eating foods that contain fat, salt, and sugar satisfies that urge, but only briefly. Then our blood sugar crashes, causing more cravings. The cycle starts all over again — to the detriment of our health and well-being.
The good news is you can overcome cravings with the right strategy. During this 10-day challenge, you’ll learn tips to successfully resist them with easy, healthy food swaps and simple behavior changes. Discover small tweaks that lead to lasting habits, greater energy, and better health.
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This challenge begins on March 10, 2025.
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How are you doing in the challenge?
Sometimes when I want a little something special with my veggies - these Bolthouse dressings are low calorie but full flavor! I've found a creamy Caesar too that is awesome!
apples and dried apricots, my late night snacks this week
Day one: I have incorporated a lot of whole foods into my diet. For example if i have pasta for dinner , i just make sure to use good quality pasta and sauce and add veggies in the sauce or on the side
I've been keeping lots of fruit, but sometimes I don't want sweet. Lately, I've been eating pickles too! (And then adding mini cuc's to the brine when I finish a jar!)
I keep fresh fruit and vegetables handy when I get cravings. It has been helpful. Asian pears when I want a slightly sweet crunch!
Day 1: Instead of snacking with chips or candies, I bought dried mangoes from Trader Joe's! They taste really good and its healthier than eating chips.
It is really hard to crush those cravings! I have found that fresh is best for crushing those cravings. I love to snack on cucumbers, bell peppers and celery.
I have just started something new, instead of eating what's available around me when I get hungry or snacky, I decided to take some control over myself, so I brought high protein, healthy delicious snacks to work. I have cashews, Pistachios, delicious everything flavored hummus, sliced carrots, bell peppers, apples and oranges and avocados
@Dork YORK Great list of healthy options!!!
For NewYear last year gave up fast food junk food This Year sugar I do have weakness for ice cream and know I treat myself after a good week If you cut out all the foods you love it’s hard to maintain willpower-Deb StuartRN
I love fruits and veggies and I thought this would be a breeze. But it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be to eat 5 in 24. It took a lot of thought and planning. It made me more aware of what I ate and when i ate. Thanks for that. I switched junk food for healthy food to get my 5 in 24 and as a result improved my impulsive eating habits for thoughtful eating.
@Mimihas5 Right!? I've been trying to have more fruits and veggies that are ready to grab for snacks!