Be honest with your family about how you feel. Ask them not to buy unhealthy things. Maybe ask them to send you a fruit basket? Also try to have healthy snacks (fruit, vegetable sticks, boiled eggs) around you at all times, drink more water to keep yourself full
Unfortunately I don’t have yet an answer myself. Maybe if you resist temptation for a day, and afterwards, at the end of the same day, in the evening you write on your "gratitude notebook" that you resisted temptation. This will give you strength and motivation to resist it the next day so that you can write it down again on your "gratitude notebook". That’s my thought just at the top of my head. Still haven’t tried it myself. And if you have many temptations, many unhealthy foods to avoid, just try to avoid one at a time.
The best way to deal with such situations is to make sure to fill yourself up with healthy food. If your stomach is full you will have less cravings. At the end of the day if the craving is too bad to resist you will only be able to take a bite or two.
The most efficient way to change habits is to change the environment. The only time I managed to lose weight, I was staying away from my family and I had complete control over the environment. The situation you’re in is really tough as you can’t change the environment. You will need to call upon the the last ounce of willpower to stay in control. Identify your triggers and as soon as you see yourself being drawn into the cravings cave where you completely lose control of yourself, you need to pull yourself away. It might sound like an absurd idea but replace your love for candy with shoving blueberries down your throat!!
Cravings that you have you can usually substitute for something healthier it’s usually because you need a vitamin or mineral like when I need iron instead of junk food I should get some spinach. If you don’t want to eat the food that’s ok maybe talk with them about how you want to eat healthier and if they continue you could always give it to a friend
Allow yourself to one treat everyday, if it’s easier. Something small. And just once, not one every hour. Try also surrounding yourself with health snacks.find something you like (for example, I love kale chips, they are easy to make and super tasty)
Cravings or strong desires are like a wave; the intensity rises and falls. Wait for it to pass. You can ask for a specific healthier treat without saying you don’t want the other treats. The proportion of unhealthy treats might go down. Also, share your unhealthy treats with others. Students rarely say no!
Hi! I know this is hard. I try to always have an alternate snack ready at all times. Roasted unsalted almonds, crunchy veggies, fruit, or even a small piece of dark chocolate. One thing to remember is that even though family and friends love you, they might not, even unconsciously, understand your wanting to improve your habits. I say have good things ready, and do what is good for YOU. You don’t need to even tell them that you don’t want their snacks. Just say, You know, I sort of want an apple tonight. The most important thing to remember is that you are the only one who really can give yourself what you need, and while pleasing others can be a nice thing, it doesn’t help anyone to do it in a way that doesn’t help you reach your goals. You might even teach others by example!! You got this!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I think that if you will stick to helthy food regulary and wont skeep meal so the temptation will be easier as you are not hungry. Also we are in progress of learning so a sean once in a while wont hurt you. We must try to minimise that at first and try to fake it as we dont wont it untill we make it a habit.
If your kitchen has multiple cupboards, try asking to have your snacks in a separate one. It’s easier to avoid temptations if you cannot see them.
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