Hi Welcome to HCM Here are some simple solutions that can help you curb your sugar cravings and reduce fibromyalgia symptoms and flares: 1. Eat a healthy breakfast that contains some form of protein. You give your brain the best start by beginning each day with a balanced breakfast of proteins and complex carbohydrates, as these biochemical partners stimulate the brain s neurotransmitters to contribute to a feeling of well being. People who start the day with a healthy breakfast are less likely to experience a blood-sugar dip and carbohydrate craving later in the morning and are therefore less likely to overeat the rest of the day. 2. Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water throughout the day will not only hydrate your cells, body, and brain, but will help suppress food cravings as well. Carry water with you during the warmer summer weather and take lots of smaller sips throughout the day. 3. Cut back on caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, sodas, and teas. 4. Engage in some light, gentle, and stimulating exercise, such as walking, yoga, aqua aerobics, or swimming. Contrary to how it feels with the pain of fibromyalgia, it is important to make exercise an integral part of your day, even if its 10 or 20 minutes three or four times a week. “Graze” on good foods throughout the day and include healthy protein in each snack or meal. Make sure you add some healthy proteins to each snack or meal -- you don t need a whole lot.Healthy choices include: whey protein powder, chicken, turkey, salmon, eggs, almonds, cashews, turkey, cottage cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, brown rice, and even vegetables, which contain various amino acids, the “building blocks” of protein.