When do the sugar cravings stop??

[lexiluke]

Today's my 3rd day of Atkins and strangely enough, this has been the hardest day for me to resist sweets. I figured day 3 would be easier than days 1 and 2. When does it get a lot better, or are there those of you who struggle with wanting sugar regardless of how long you've done Atkins?

Also, has anyone else gone through a "mourning" of sorts for their favortie snack foods? Sometimes I feel like crying (or quitting) when I think about not having the foods that got me so fat in the first place. I would have already given in to them if it weren't for the fact that I know this is a last resort for me. I just can't fail this time!

Last night I didn't know what to do with myself. My husband took the kids to a baseball game. This would normally be a PRIME TIME for me to have a snack fest in front of the TV, by myself. It was a real challenge to resist that temptation, but I did it! Then today, after church, some friends invited me to a favorite Mexican restaurant - just couldn't put myself through that torture, so I declined. This is so hard....does it get easier??

 

[Lynn CC]

I had really awful sugar cravings for the first month on Atkins. I had to buy the carbolite bars to curb the cravings, otherwise I was afraid I would sit down and eat a whole cake. They were that bad.
Now I just get a craving every once in a while and have a diet soda or carbolite bar if it's really bad. They really saved me from cheating!
A big {HUG} to you, I know what your going through, hang in there!

 

[Travelingmice]

I highly recommend the website vitacost.com to purchase atkins candy. The peanut butter cups are very good with only 2 net carbs for 3 candies. Also very good are the mint or peanut crisp waffers - 4 net carbs for 2 sticks but very good for that "just need something sweet" moment. I also like the apple crisp breakfast bars for when I need something quick in the morning. Good luck. My husband and I have been doing it since mid May and I've lost 22 lbs.

 

[KeyKey]

It absolutely gets better. If it didn't do you think sooooooooooooooooooo many people would be able to survive. Hang in there. You are actually going through the hardest part of the diet. The first 3-5 days are hard because your body is making the change. Yes...... I said change. You need to use Keto sticks and find out if you are in ketosis. Once your body is in ketosis you know that your body is burning fat not carbs. (This is the change)

See, your body is used to burning carbs and storing the fat for the day we go out an exercise. (Of course we don't and the fat just stays there) But now, your body will not have any carbs to burn so it will automatically go to the fat and burn that leaving nothing to store. (Sounds awesome, doesn't it)

Never walk away from an invite to a restaurant. There is always something on the menu you can eat or modify so you can eat it. You are doing great.

Next time you feel like you are going to cheat come visit us and start typing. This place is awesome. A trick I leaned when I am home by myself (very rarely) and I feel like cheating, I brush my teeth. Never want to eat with a minty taste in your mouth.

Kim

 

[nativetxn]

Are sweets your weakness? I only ask because I never craved sugar at all, I craved popcorn and potato chips. Crunchy/salty foods were <i>my</i> weakness.

After the 3rd evening though, I had no appetite at all. I still don't get really hungry, I forget to eat sometimes.

As soon as you go into ketosis things should get easier for you. Hang in there, you can do this, we're going to help you

Katholyn

 

[lexiluke]

Thank you all sooooooo much. I already feel better just knowing someone out there cares. My DH tries to be supportive, but he has never had a weight problem, so he just doesn't really get it!

I will try all of your suggestions. I'm going to get the ketosis sticks tomorrow and will order some of the low carb treats.

Thanks everyone!

 

[minniecarousel]

It absolutely gets easier. I agree - after day 3, the sugar cravings lessened for me! When I want to pork out, I get a plate of salami, cheese & olives. I have to be careful with the candies containing maltitol - too much is a laxative for me!
Good luck!