Hypno's approach to life, the universe and debtbusting.....

Different_Corner

InaPickle wrote: »

Different Corner, you could be me! We should probably start a 'Giving Up the Sweet Stuff Support Thread'. There would be loads of joiners from the replies here! :rolleyes:

InaPickle, great idea. This conversation has got me thinking. On my way to work I pass two newsagents a supermarket and a Julian Graves, if Julian Graves 'gets' me I'm more likely to buy goji berries or almonds (supposed to make you feel full ?) but cinder toffee can jump out at me !

hypno06 wrote: »

Once upon a time on my diary, I seem to recall having a discussion about putting vanilla essence on your wrists - it too stops sweet cravings!

There is a certain supermarkets 'Baby Bottom Butter' that every one was raving about 18months ago that has a strong vanilla smell and is a great moisturiser too.

Today I am guilty of three jammy dodgers and two hobnobs at work - note no cocoa involved. My big weakness is toblerone it's a real treat for me, haven't had one for yonks.

As I'm knocking the alcohol on the head I very aware of sugar lows in the evening.

And thanks for the g & b tip Karma, the kids don't like the real stuff so maybe thats the way to go.

InaPickle

gallygirl wrote: »

I could easily just have one square of chocolate and no more........ if I could just find somewhere that sold square shaped bars

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InaPickle

Different_Corner wrote: »

InaPickle, great idea. This conversation has got me thinking. On my way to work I pass two newsagents a supermarket and a Julian Graves, if Julian Graves 'gets' me I'm more likely to buy goji berries or almonds (supposed to make you feel full ?) but cinder toffee can jump out at me ! [QUOTE]

I used to work near one of those so I know EXACTLY what you mean. How maddening is it that a shop you go into to avoid the bad stuff stocks it as well, in big bags, right next to the good stuff?! My weakness has always been chocolate-coated banana chips as I can convince myelf that they are half-healthy, containing as they do FRIED banana! :eek: That's a bad habit that carried on from uni. :mad:

I don't know, you go to a health shop in order to feel healthily smug and they do that to you. It's not on! :mad:

As for sweet-smelling moisturisers, ever heard of Palmer's cocoa butter? It smells like chocolate. It honestly smells like you could lick it from the bottle. Mmm...

InaPickle

Different_Corner wrote: »

InaPickle, great idea.

It now exists!
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=25128981#post25128981

I had to put 'sweet/savoury' so as not to leave our crisp-eating friends out!

Gina_of_course!

Now I'm feeling like I *need* a bar of green and blacks.... says the fairly newly diagnosed diabetic.... arrrrgh!!


Edit - Am back from the Library and shop..... have broken the bar of Fair trade 85% into pieces and its in the freezer - it was sort of MSE as it was on offer and 85p cheaper than G&B

hypno06

But I could happily eat a full sized bar of G&B or Lindt.....even the 80 or 90 percent stuff that is not easily available here. And of course when they are on offer - buy 2 for £2 for example, I could happily eat 2

I fear there is no hope for me!

Although as I sit here at my desk I am eating grapes and drinking water :A

elantan

I was at a hypnotherapist meeting last night it was aimed at depression and breaking the cycle ..... Was very interesting i

Surfbabe

hypno06 wrote: »

But I could happily eat a full sized bar of G&B or Lindt.....even the 80 or 90 percent stuff that is not easily available here. And of course when they are on offer - buy 2 for £2 for example, I could happily eat 2

I fear there is no hope for me!

Same here - had been quite good today, porridge and sultanas for breakfast, a banana and a cheese & ham toastie .......... then (hangs head in shame ........ an iced bun :eek:)

elantan

I'm saying that cause he mentioned the fact that it is the same method used to break addictions ... Sorry shouldveafe that clearer hubby is driving and chatting while I'm writting this

taka

Hmmmm its not choc that gets me... its crisps! I even have a bar of choc thats been kicking around for a fortnight uneaten... It was bought to take on holiday with me (only to London lol) and it made it back again uneaten! Crisps on the other hand last minutes no matter what size of bag!

I need to meal plan better too as I always get home later than planned and end up buying/eating crap as I'm hungry and need something immediate. A bag of crisps doesn't = healthy well balanced food... :rotfl: