yes!! totally agree. ANd we can give in with nourishing carbs like these. I go for sweet potatoes for sure! With melted butter or nut butter and cinnamon.

Girl - I could eat sweet potatoes every single day! I'm wanting that oatmeal creation for lunch please. I think that when you start really craving something like that (not candy bars or sodas mind you) then your body is telling you something. And it's a sweet potato not a bag of cookies so I think it's all good to indulge ;-)

I most often give into cravings. Otherwise, I'll just get frustrated and eat twice as much later on. Discipline isn't something I'm great at. :)

I've been needing to use up some of the cornmeal I have in my pantry... you're giving me ideas with that stuffing- my FAVORITE thanksgiving food by far!

I had the strangest cravings during pregnancy...I'm happy to have my tastes returning to normal!

I love sweet potatoes too :) Great way to have your carbs!!

I just saw the sweet potato and peanut butter combo on another blog (on yogurt instead of oats, but they both sound great) and now I'm thinking I might have to try it...I love both ingredients separate, so why not together! Thanks for the idea:)

I am so onboard with giving into these cravings at times. I notice mine especially emerging during hormone surges each month. I just indulge them a bit and everyone is a lot happier (especially my family since I am a whole lot nicer then, LOL). And strangely enough that oatmeal with the sweet potato plopped in it sounds totally incredible to me. :)

I rarely find myself craving "carbs" but I don't necessarily restrict them. I crave something crunchy every once in a while - which is usually a carb, though :)
And I always crave something sweet before bed...and usually give in.

Most people don't eat just meat and vegetables so I don't think people crave carbs, I think they crave certain meals. You can have pasta, bread, potatoes, etc...and still feel cravings for comfort foods like pizza or mac & cheese. I think those are different things.

It's interesting you brought this up today....I'm craving chocolate like nobody's business! I ate a bunch of the mixture that I intended to use to make pb cups...because halfway through I realized I had no "cups" to put it in. And I wasn't sure what to do since the coconut oil was just going to harden it if I left it----so I ate it! It was darn worth it too!
I usually pinpoint what is causing my cravings, and then find a solution that will be both satisfying and not kill my efforts to be healthy. This was not always the case! I used to just eat the junk and then feel bad... now, I just eat stuff that tastes indulgent but really isn't (and I don't limit the amount).

I'm all about finding good carbs too and something fun and filling that i can eat a lot of without too much damage. If I open a package of processed carbs it's all over and I have no self control. That sweet potato dinner of yours is amazing. I actually want something like it now. Ha! Have a great weekend friend!!!! :)

I was craving sushi all day today!! and convinced Lori and Gary to bring me some ;) yay me

love sweet potatoes!

I pretty much always crave carbs. ALWAYS. It's much worse when PMS or stress hits, but luckily I really enjoy healthy carbs, like sweet potatoes, squash, and grains. That at least helps!

I love carbs and if I crave them its just better not to fight the feeling since I will loose anuway!!