about other things you enjoy that you could use to replace a “cupcake” as a reward for a surviving a stressful day or doing something difficult. maybe you would like to get your nails done or take a long bubble bath. make a conscious decision to change what you think about as a “treat” and you will find it easier to not eat the cupcake.
hit the pause button in your brain. when you feel a craving, just pause. you don;t have to say no, you just need to wait and re-visit the idea a little while later. often, you will find yourself distracted after a few minutes and will forget 