It’s not a secret anymore that what usually causes you to gain weight is your intake of sugar aside from your consumption of carbs. If you have a sweet tooth, it’s going to be tough but you’ve got to give subject yourself into discipline and gain control of your body and your health.

It’s all about limits. Who can say no to a chocolate bar, right? But you should know when too much is too much. Munching non-stop on cookies is unforgivable (practice saying NO to a chocolate-chip cookie). You can permit yourself to a chocolate bar provided that it’s a mini-bar and it happens just once a day. Watch the calories too. It should be not more than 200 calories.

Fruit instead. If you find yourself craving for something sweet, why not grab a bunch of fresh grapes from the fridge? Semi-frozen grapes make delicious treats you can enjoy without feeling guilty.

Look for hidden sugars. You should be wary of food labels and look for the sugar content. Try to choose products which have only three to four grams of sugar per serving. Look for alternative sweet treats too. There are multigrain cereals you can get instead of those sugar coated ones.