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The Scent That Quiets A Sweet Tooth

featherish said: "Vanilla Bean from Bath and Bodyworks is dangerous in the winter! At least for me. Especially if I use it in a bubblebath, it makes me want to have cookies! I find that "Love Spell" at Victoria's Secret smells just as good and doesn't set of hunger pangs."

helplesscase said: "Good tip. :)"

UniqueMystique said: "Next time a chocolate urge has you in its grip, fend off the yen by smoothing on vanilla-scented hand cream. (Or take a whiff of vanilla extract if you don't have moisturizer.) Research shows that the bean's aroma works like chocolate to trigger the release of seratonin, a brain chemical that boosts mood and suppresses appetite. Plus, the coating of cream on your hands will make you less likely to nibble with your fingers. The result? You will sail past the candy stash without batting an eye. First Magazine"

Holly said: "I've never had the smell of one dessert eliminate my craving for another, but that may work for some folks. I like the smell of mint, house cleaner, or flowers. Fresh things like that don't make me think of food. :)"

lotusleaf said: "well i have some vanilla and honey shower gel, and everytime i smell that, i just think of eating a big frshly baked cake-maybe i need to change my shower gel!"