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    The Queen of No: I crave bagels, lox & cream cheese a lot. And spaghetti. more »
    Shamrockette: This research doesn't have enough test subjects. But I can definitely believe this theory. more »
    brendastarlet is on it: Two thoughts: first, food becomes a craving/reward for women because it's relatively cheap and accessible. If you have a chocolate craving, you can fi... more »
    Aesop's Foibles. YES.: This information is kind of heartening. At least now we know for sure that there is, in fact, a reason we are occasionally slaves to our food-desires.... more »
    chatterboxwriting: I'm sure many men have food issues, it's just that they're not talked about on a regular basis. I don't really get cravings very often, but when I do,... more »
    Grim Reaper of the Forest: Okay, that is just a cruel, cruel study. How did that pass the regulations governing the use of human research subjects? more »
    Tart of Darkness: Before I say anything about the results of this study, remember it only had 23 people in it. To approach any kind of statistical significance it shou... more »
    rednrowdy: i knew a guy who dropped FORTY POUNDS and the only things he did different were have one bowl of cereal instead of two (!!!!), switch to light beer (!... more »
    josiecat: Count me in as a woman who gets emotional cravings. But I was raised in a household where my mom was always talking about how she wanted to lose "just... more »
    Fridge Hussy : Is finally heading back to uni!: OT, but this Aussie insomniac is watching the CBS inauguration coverage and feeling very excited! more »
    tscheese: Oh god. I'm home sick today with some kind of tummy problem. I am not having trouble avoiding food today. more »
    lucystrawberry: Tier 2 is the new black: Oh man my boyfriend is getting a printed and bound copy of this report. He dismisses my food cravings so easily it makes me angry! more »
    VaginaWig is A Merkin: I hate sweets. I never crave them. Cookies, cake, chocolate, candy... NO. However, a bag of chips? Pickles? Any salty goodness? Yes, please (that's wh... more »
    So Irish: Thanks JEZ! Now I want a freakin' Big Mac!!!! more »
    VaginaWig is A Merkin: Study Finds Women Have Harder Time Combating Food Cravings Yet another study that allows us to say, in other news: down is down, up is up, water is we... more »
  • #weightymatters

    Study Finds Women Have Harder Time Combating Food Cravings

    Women have more difficulty suppressing food cravings than men, according to a new study that could help explain why women are more likely to be obese and have more difficulty losing weight. More »
  • #youarewhatyoueat