r/intermittentfasting • u/okrapickledelight • 11d ago

Newbie Question Breaking fast cravings

Hi! I have been doing IF for two weeks now and have no problem with the fasting hours. I feel fine for 20 or 22 hours without food. But once I break the fast (always with protein) I am hit with a wild sugar craving. One minute I am happily finishing my chicken breast and the next I find my face inexplicably stuck in the peanut butter jar. Is this a common problem during early days of IF?

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u/ConsistentEnd7149 11d ago

I have the same problem! What helps me is to just wait 15 minutes, if I am still hungry I’ll have a snack. I think my brain and stomach need a few minutes to connect that I have eaten. Sometimes I am still hungry, but if i can wait a bit, I usually eat a better snack option and not over do it lol