Cravings are usually very hard to deal with. I usually try having something else like fruit or a drink. It distracts me from what I wanted and proves I either wasn’t that hungry or that I can be satisfied with something else
Avoid Triggers!! This morning I noticed how tempted I was at the grocery store while walking down the chip aisle! I’ve been trying to eat better so I shop with a list and try to stay on the outer ring away from the packaged foods. I ended up at the front of the store and on my way to the back I went down the chip aisle. Thankfully I made it, but it did make me feel like I wanted chips. ☹️. The funny thing is, I’m not even a chip person!! I’m far more likely to fall prey to sugary items!! My advice? Avoid situations where you know you’ll be tempted – especially if you’re alone without your support circle!!
I deal with cravings by first giving myself time to really "crave" it. If I can’t let it go, I than think it through, something it’s just not financially possible, while other times what you crave does not actually give you any appetite, if that makes any sense. For example, fried foods. I can’t stand the smell, or taste of most fried food (except fries, even those I’m picky) sometimes I can talk my self out of it, other times I cave in. I believe in balance.
I tell myself. "Not today". Not "Never again" or "I shouldn’t". By telling myself that today is not a good day it leaves it open for another day for it to be good. We don’t need to make it feel so restricted. Just taking it one day at a time makes the craving less strong.
Cravings are natural way of your body to tell you you are running low in some substances. If you crave chips or humburger, maybe you have salt deficiency. If you crave sugary stuff probably your sugar levels have dropped down. Instead of instantly jumping on a doughnut, try eating dried fruits or spoonful of honey. For salty cravings try fish or salad. You can always make your own sandwich with integral bread, avocado and tomatoes. Listen to your body and analyze what it’s telling you. If it says you need chocolate, try chewing cacao beans or cook some cacao drink.
When I have a craving I will often drink water or try to distract myself by doing something else or at least putting it off for 10 minutes. If that doesn’t work I will have some of what I am craving but not go crazy with the amounts. Sometimes just having a taste of what I am craving is better that continually craving then finally giving in but being unable to moderate it because it’s gotten out of hand.
Drink water 10 glass per day eat protien rich food. hunger is just in our mind we don’t need food all the time. If you eat your breakfast or lunch properly after that you feel hungry then drink water with jaggery and you can deal with your craving
From time to time it’s oke… but make sure you have eaten all of your meals and not use a craving instead of an other meal. Don’t over do it..
I tend to drink water whenever I feel hungry. But cravings are harder to get rid of. I simply think of other things to distract myself.
Remove the triggers. If you’re craving cookies, chances are that you saw an advert about them or they’re just laying on the coffee table in front of you. Another way, is to have healthy alternatives to whatever you’re craving. Instead of eating white-sugar regular cookies, replace them with cookies that are made with healthier recipes. Hope that helped 🙂
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