Cravings - psychological vs. physiological

[ana_banana_girl]

Kylie- Don't worry about sounding preachy...I would never take it that way.

I KNOW this way of eating works as I was a devoted Atkineer for several years and was trim and healthy. I used to walk 3-4 miles a day and do more on fridays. I was upbeat, happy, had great skin and was skinny! LOL!

DOn't ask what happened because I honestly don't know.

I guess I'm just getting old and don't have the mental stamina I once had. Honestly - I'm not physically hungry but I am psychologically hungry. I guess I have ISSUES!

Ana

[Taji]

If i can Please ask a Question here? what are some of the Induction Friendly Snacks that YOU guys would be carrying around to help you in those instances when you really, really wanted something bad... or just had a bad craving? i know about String Cheese... Beef Jerky... things like that... but what did YOU use to keep in your purse, glove box, pocket... etc... ??? I ALWAYS GET THE BEST ANSWERS WHEN I ASK FOR ANY INFO ON THIS WEBSITE i just love it...!

[kylie]

I do know how you feel...I was almost at goal in 2003...gained it all back - I literally tried to start again and failed DOZENS of times. You'll get there! It's just a pain in the rear until you do. This board helps lots, though!

[kylie]

Originally Posted by Taji

If i can Please ask a Question here? what are some of the Induction Friendly Snacks that YOU guys would be carrying around to help you in those instances when you really, really wanted something bad... or just had a bad craving? i know about String Cheese... Beef Jerky... things like that... but what did YOU use to keep in your purse, glove box, pocket... etc... ??? I ALWAYS GET THE BEST ANSWERS WHEN I ASK FOR ANY INFO ON THIS WEBSITE i just love it...!

I heart pepperoni for "on the go." When at home and the snack monster called, I would make and eat devilled eggs. Those really kill a craving for me for some reason. Nuts are GREAT after you get to that rung - but you have to manage portions or those can get away from you quickly.

[soliwit]

Chicken drumsticks, celery and creamcheese and indeed deviled eggs, those are things I would keep at hand.

[Lyssie]

uhmmm.. I kept pepperoni, beef jerky, at least one can of tuna, some cream cheese and peanut butter... I'm usually around a microwave and fridge so I also kept like, taco seasoned beef or chicken and cheese, some eggs (I'm not a big egg fan)...

[boonie stomper]

There's always a few bouillion cubes, some pork skins and some jerky or sausage stick at my desk.

[not2late]

When I was on Induction and needed snacks (particularly for work), I brought a small insulated lunch bag with food: tuna in foil packets, mayonnaise in the little packets, leftovers, boiled eggs, etc.

Boiled eggs are very handy to have: they come in their own container, they are small, and their fat/protein/carb percentage is very close to the 65%/30%/5% ratio.

[boonie stomper]

Egg-cellent point, not2late!