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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Keeping Those Cravings At Bay
Cravings are the main reason that people give up on their weight loss journey. They seem to be irresistible even to the strongest of wills. By understanding why and when you get these cravings you can learn to curb them and stay on track to losing weight.
Here are some tips that you can follow to help you:
Keep A Journal - Cravings often start from emotions, and not actual hunger. Be aware of what connection you have to those cravings. By using a journal you can write down the feelings you have while you are craving the foods. That way you can figure out when they may hit you.
Follow Your Eating Plan - It doesn't matter which weight loss diet you follow, all that matters is that you actually follow it by eating when you should and not skipping meals. When you are hungry it is natural to crave foods that you normally wouldn't allow yourself.
Come Up With Nutritious Substitutions - If you look hard enough there are solutions to all your cravings. If you want something sweet then you can try yogurt, fruit, or low-fat pudding or jello. If you are looking for something crunchy then turn to low-fat popcorn, celery, carrots, or other veggies that will give you the crunch you crave. If you are craving ice cream then simply go for the low-fat frozen yogurt or a carb smart or low-fat ice cream bar.
Know When To Give In - Cravings fade within 15 minutes usually but if they don't then it might be more beneficial to you to eat a very small amount of what you crave. That way you don't eat a larger portion of it later. You will feel satisfied without overindulging.
Posted by HoodiaPharm HungerAway ::
8:02 AM ::
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