Juggling is hard. Holding a crow pose for five minutes? Really difficult. But resisting the urge to eat an entire chocolate bar when you’re stressed/tired/emotional may be almost impossible. Keyword there: almost. While satisfying these cravings sounds easier said than done, there are some easy tricks you can use to outsmart your sweet tooth. Don’t take our word for it. We asked our Twitter followers to share the clever techniques they use. Feel free to steal these for yourself!
@WomensHealthMag I eat a juicy piece of fruit, and grab the sugary product that I am craving and throw it in the trash! It works!
— Sarah Hoxie (@SarahJHoxie) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I chew a piece of fruit flavored gum – not mint. Makes me think I’m eating dessert!
— Molly Anderson Caton (@themollyjane) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag A little bit of apple cider vinegar in water goes a long way in taking away any sugar cravings
— Kelly Jean (@KellyJean2222) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag A peppermint green tea usually works. If it won’t shift a square of 90% dark chocolate is a must!
— Laura Conlin (@laura_conlin) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I usually drink a glass of water or just brush my teeth
— Caroline Stettler (@carolinstettler) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag No more sugar craving for me! I add cinnamon to my breakfast (oatmeal, Greek yogurt, or smoothie) drink sparkling water!
— Eliza Sue (@_eatrunlove_) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I love fruits. They can be just as sweet, but healthier. I’m all for eating so much fruits that you begin craving fruits!
— Holly Carr (@CrazyCat702) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag i have an apple with almond butter or drink lemon water. The lemon neutralizes my sugar cravings and freshens my breath.
— Cody Woodson (@Azhunnybunny) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag i eat a fig or a date (nature’s candies)
— LoLo Pez (@Lo_Lo_Pez) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I substitute white processed sugar for low GI agave nectar which isn’t addictive like white sugar #nomorecravings
— buffedlifestyle (@buffedlifestyle) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I try to go for a walk and (or) drink unsweetened tea when sugar cravings start.
— Christine DiGangi (@writingbikes) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag Don’t keep sugary foods in your kitchen. If it’s not there you can’t eat it!
— Swing Out Sisters PT (@swingoutsisters) October 22, 2014
@WomensHealthMag guesstimate how many burpees it will take to counteract that ooey gooey delicious but senseless treat!
— Kimberly Shervais (@mamashervais) October 22, 2014
If you really want to kick your sugar habit completely, check out these five tips to quit sugar for good.
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