I've been dieting for a while now, but it's hard to give up sweets. Especially in the evening, I get an overwhelming craving for something sweet that I just can't resist. I constantly feel bad about it; is this feeling normal? I've tried healthier alternatives, but I just can't stop eating sweets.
is one really satisfied with just a slice?
I'm the same way; especially after dinner, I get a sweet craving. At one point, I completely cut it out, and then I managed with dark chocolate. When I did eat it, I tried to keep the portion small so that I wouldn't feel guilty.
When you talk about evening hunger, are you cutting out carbohydrates at dinner or are you just staying too hungry? And do you not eat sweets at all during the day?
Sugar addiction can create a psychological cycle. It might be a good idea to get a diabetes test or consult with a dietitian. Since healthy alternatives aren't enough, perhaps something is missing.
Honestly, it seems very nonsensical for your partner to say, "a slice is enough." Is everyone's sense of fullness the same? If you have a craving for sweets at an addictive level, it can't just be solved with a simple suggestion anyway 🫠
@yazipsildim actually, I reduce carbohydrates in the evenings, and I rarely eat sweets during the day, but it gets harder to control in the evening. Plus, I generally go straight for the chocolate 😳
@soncaykaldi sugar addiction isn't the same as diabetes, right? Just because everyone loves sweets doesn't mean we're all addicted; I think you're exaggerating a bit.
I think you should brush your teeth after dinner or try to distract your sweet cravings with something else. For example, they say that cinnamon tea or yogurt is good for sweet cravings.
I think giving up sweets is the hardest thing.
Part of the evening sweet craving may come from not getting enough energy during the day. While reducing carbohydrates, you might be lowering them too much and throwing off your balance. Sometimes these cravings can also be confused with thirst; are you drinking enough water?
