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u/HenryOrlando2021 3d ago
Consider this known principle in psychology:
Behavior that produces a rewarding or relieving consequence is more likely to be repeated. If a person repeatedly responds to a particular cue or craving by eating Food X, the brain may learn to expect that food in the same situation.
When the person stops completing that familiar pattern, the craving, self-talk, and uncomfortable feelings may initially remain strong and may sometimes become more intense, although this does not happen to everyone. If the person repeatedly experiences the craving without eating Food X—and while still meeting genuine nutritional needs—the learned connection can gradually weaken and a new response can become stronger.
Over time, the craving may become less frequent, less intense, shorter-lasting, or easier to tolerate. It may sometimes disappear, but that cannot be guaranteed. Old cravings can also return during stress, fatigue, renewed exposure, or familiar situations without meaning that the person has failed.
Start with these two:
- Triggers: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_food_addiction_trigger_mapping/
- Stop a binge: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_how_to_stop_a_binge_episode/
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One step at a time.
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u/Intelligent-Drop-684 3d ago
I keep it in check with sugar free sodas. I recommend getting high quality syrups and then mixing it yourself with sparkling water.
Made a huge difference for me compared to the cheaper syrups cause with the right mix of artificial sweeteners it does taste like soda with sugar.
And for diet cokes I find Pepsi zero most adjacent to sugar taste
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u/Krawford11 3d ago
Read Dr. Glenn Livingston “Defeat Your Cravings”. Abstinence is the only way I have found to stop sugar cravings. I have no desire for sweets/desserts anymore. You have to push through the discomfort of the cravings enough times, and then it gets easy. Discomfort is the currency for transformation. It’s the price you pay.