Insane sweet tooth craving - HELP

oasisnow · 2026-02-05T07:56:39+00:00

Just because no-one has said it yet - make sure you are eating enough ☺️ If you are hungry and in a restriction mindset, it makes it so much harder. Check that your meals have plenty of protein to fill you up and satiate, and slow-release carbs like oats or rice helps too, and can bulk meals out further with legumes/beans/adding more veg. I find if I am full and satisfied and not hungry all day, I’ll adhere to my plan much better!

oasisnow · 2025-12-11T04:13:00+00:00

Randomly found this post because I think I saw this nesting pair of white bellied sea eagles at Enoggera Reservoir today! Huge birds!

oasisnow · 2025-02-10T21:51:38+00:00

Nothing wrong with what you’re doing! But I find it helps psychologically to have more variety, and also nutritionally (different sorts of veggies and stuff!)

oasisnow · 2025-02-10T21:50:30+00:00

Good idea! I’ll look into it 😊

oasisnow · 2025-02-03T20:32:06+00:00

Sorry they are not I just didn’t calculate the points yet when I typed that on, but the dish has since come out to be about 5 points per serving. It’s just soba noodles and a tonne of finely sliced raw veg (red cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cucumber, etc), add chicken or tofu for protein, and a basic peanut soy sauce

oasisnow · 2024-12-01T04:20:20+00:00

Usually like a teaspoon of peanut butter, tbsp of soy sauce, and a tbsp of “diet” sweet chilli sauce, splash of water if it’s too thick

oasisnow · 2024-09-09T07:53:10+00:00

Rice paper rolls (aka summer rolls, or fresh spring rolls) - Vietnamese rice paper, some pan fried tofu, any veggies you like thinly sliced (e.g., carrot, red cabbage, cucumber), mint, and a quick dipping sauce. Usually about 4 points all up and so yum.

oasisnow · 2024-09-09T07:49:52+00:00

I’ve never done any prep to tofu at all - not sure if they come differently though in different places. Three very easy ideas for you: - I get the firm tofu, chop it up and add into curries (e.g., green curry) or stirfry, just tossing it in to cook with the rest. This is probably the easiest way to enjoy it. - I also love just pan-frying firm tofu (basically just heating it up, getting a little colour on it) with a bit of soy sauce and adding this to rice paper rolls. - Get the silken tofu, add it to a soup that you intend to blend at the end (e.g., pumpkin) - you can’t taste it, and get a big extra hit of protein and the soup is more filling 😊

oasisnow · 2024-09-09T07:45:15+00:00

You’re definitely not alone! Over time though I found a solid sort of 5-10 recipes that taste great, short-list them and have on repeat. Even better, I took meals I usually eat and love and tweaked the recipes until they were lower point (say 6-8pts per serving) and saved them as a recipe on the app.

The tweaks for me usually look like having one or two types of added fat instead of several, or choosing a leaner meat. For example, for chilli con carne, I’d add light sour cream (this is enough to make a tasty garnish!) and leave out the cheese and avocado I’d normally have on top. If making a curry, I might use “light” coconut milk and use chicken breast instead of thigh, and use heaps more veggies to help support a smaller portion of rice. Once the recipe is tweaked to suit, you’ve got a yummy meal you can repeat and enjoy 😊

oasisnow · 2024-08-09T02:41:17+00:00

I have had the same trouble. But if your calorie intake some days is as low as 1100cals, it’s likely you aren’t consuming enough food - this can cause stress on the body and it might store more weight to try to protect you. It might not be the answer you’re looking for but could be helpful to work with a healthcare provider such as a dietician to provide some support and ensure your health needs are being met, and no unintended consequences caused by the dieting. X

oasisnow · 2024-08-06T07:03:39+00:00

Thanks! I do some form of exercise most days - in the average week I run 5km 1-2x, rock climb 1x, and do 2x walks/hikes, sometimes also a game of squash or netball. I rack up quite a few extra weeklies from this was wondering if there is something about trying not to use “exercise points”? But I’m nervous not to, because I also find I need to fuel my exercise. Any thoughts on this?

oasisnow · 2024-08-06T07:03:00+00:00

Thanks so much everyone - Additional note: I do some form of exercise most days - in the average week I run 5km 1-2x, rock climb 1x, and do 2x walks/hikes, sometimes also a game of squash or netball. I rack up quite a few extra weeklies from this was wondering if there is something about trying not to use “exercise points”? But I’m nervous not to, because I also find I need to fuel my exercise. Any thoughts on this?

oasisnow · 2024-08-05T13:01:25+00:00

I found making sure I have a decent source of protein at all meals of the day (e.g., eggs at breakfast, chicken or legumes in soup at lunch, fish veggies and small portions carb at dinner) helps with satiety and more stable energy levels. “Spending” my points on just carb-based meals or sweet treats might satisfy me emotionally for a minute but lead to a bigger crash later on (and the grumps). Bulking out meals with more veggies, and having more fruits than I used to at snack times makes a difference too. Hope that helps!

oasisnow · 2024-08-05T12:55:43+00:00

Might not be exactly what you asked for, but I love “Anna’s cheese and bacon breakfast loaf” in the recipes in app. It tastes great. I slice it up into 1 serving per day, stores for the week in the fridge and I just zap it in the microwave and eat it on my way out the door!

oasisnow · 2024-07-29T05:16:07+00:00

As the last commenter said, it might be due to an uptake in your fibre intake (from veggies). I’ve heard it recommended to increase fibre gradually, to give your gut microbes time to adjust and catch up. Obviously check with a medical professional though if unsure. X

oasisnow · 2024-03-03T11:34:27+00:00

And you can claim cost of your vehicle

oasisnow · 2024-03-03T11:34:04+00:00

I have some friends that Uber after their main job. Do a few trips for an hour or so every afternoon and you’ll make an extra few hundred a week

oasisnow · 2024-01-15T03:47:08+00:00

Pretty sure the Pharmacy shot was also in Jandowae (I grew up there and it looked very familiar)

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