Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Only 2 m & ms? In a message dated 8/20/2004 11:20:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, maggiewang@... writes: Stasia, That's a very good thought on how to beat impulse snacking. I've been taking a nibble of a (yummy, frosted sugar) cookie I have in my freezer or two M & Ms when I get the 10 pm sugar pangs, and leaving it at that, but I might whip up some BFL-approved dessert or sugar-free Jello for that instead. I don't know if I can wait 20 minutes, though! I usually have to remove myself from the vicinity of the kitchen. Hehe. Maggie ----- Original Message ----- This works great with my kids and might work for cravings as well. When my son wants " more " of something that he doesn't really need I tell him to wait 20 minutes. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 This works great with my kids and might work for cravings as well. When my son wants " more " of something that he doesn't really need I tell him to wait 20 minutes. That is the time it takes for the brain to realize you've eaten. Usually after that time passes he either forgets about wanting it or the hunger abates. This will also apply to the cravings for something bad. Wait and see if you still want it in 20 minutes. If you still do, then just have a small amount of something BFL authorized instead. If you're truly hungry your stomach won't care if it is bad or good and you'll be doing yourself a huge favor in the process. It only takes a tiny amount of food to take the edge off. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Yes, only two. Most of the time, I'm not hungry when I get a craving. I just want to taste a sugar zap. If I have just two, I satisfy the sugar craving, but I don't have to count the day as a nutritional failure. Some sources also recommend taking a nibble of something opposite of what you are craving...so next time I may try a bite of something salty when I get the M & M urge. By the way, Kay, when are you starting your BFL program? This coming Monday? If you have any questions while getting through the book, just ask away. Maggie Re: The 20 minute solution Only 2 m & ms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 If you are satisfied with 2 m & ms you might as well get some of those Rivets things that talks about and have a couple of those instead. At least then you won't be eating bad food and you'll still satisfy the sweet craving. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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