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[quote=Anonymous]For me, getting rid of the sweet tooth is an unreasonable goal. So it's all about finding ways to placate it that don't cost a ton of calories.

So first of all - one small sweet thing after lunch, one small one after dinner (except special occasions). Three full desserts isn't going to work. Snacking on sweets all day isn't going to work.

Second of all - watch your portion size. The difference between no dessert and a very small dessert is actually smaller than the difference between a very small dessert and an enormous dessert. It's a little counterintuitive when you're trying to lose weight - but eating more at meals can really help. I find this is a common trap - "Oh, I'm dieting, so here's my small-to-reasonably sized dinner" and then you eat a ton of sweets, when in reality filling up on your regular dinner, and having actually a pretty big meal that leaves you feeling satiated, might be the better path.

Third of all - go to sweet foods that don't have a ton of calories. I like diet soda, sugary cereals (fact: froot loops with marshmallows has 110 calories per cup. Cheerios has 93, shredded wheat has 136. Not. that. different.), these protein bars are really sweet and only 130 calories https://shop.clifbar.com/products/clif-kid-zbar-protein-chocolate-mint, fruit snacks are often sweet and in small, not high calorie portions. Anything individually wrapped is good - resist the temptation for more. [/quote]

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