Hi everyone -- I'm still pretty new and I cant seem to shake a nut craving. I really want almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc. Its weird... Any thoughts?

You could try the soy nuts (they are restricted but might handle the crunch craving), or some of the nut-flavored bars.

Yeah! That's a tough one for me too as I love nuts! All kind of nuts! And pop corn! Oh God how miss pop corn!

The soy nuts are a good substitute to peanuts.

To get a salty fix you can do vegetable chips such as zucchinis, kale, etc and try lots of new spices.

When I first started ..this is weird but I would go to the store and have the wafting of the smells satisfy me!! hubby looked at me strange but I would pick up the Large M&M bags or go my desserts and that smell satisfied me.
I now bake cakes and make other things that I can not eat and the smell and handling them helps me !
I think smell is a large part that makes food enjoyable ,sometimes walking past a bakery and smelling those awesome smells puts a smile on my face!
I guess cuz I live with 3 dogs I have learned how powerful the Nose really is!
Good Luck,
Roo2

Is funny how the things we think we would be craving like pizza or ice cream isn't what I miss at all. I miss fruit and milk!

I totally agree. My daughter and I love grapefruit, and they are in season now. At least I can still enjoy the smell of cutting into it, even if I'm not able to eat it.

Cheese and fruit for me. I don't even crave sweets. But I DO get a "smell" fix when I go to the grocery store first thing in the morning and they're baking the fresh breads. I love that smell, and it is kind of true, sniffing it seems to curb any real I MUST EAT THAT cravings. I've even sniffed the bread when I'm making lunches for hubby and kiddo. Cheese smelling doesn't work, though.

Thanks everyone for thoughts and ideas -- Weigh in is today - Fingers crossed

Part of being on this plan is learning to live without the things that made us fat in the first place. I definitely overindulged on nuts, popcorn, cheese, and various other items. I really try not to focus on what I'm missing but what I'm GAINING! A smaller body, more stamina, better health, the list goes on.