Everyone craves for certain foods every once in a while, but it only spells out big trouble if the object of the craving could mess up and ongoing weight loss plan.
Chocolate, pizza, pasta, ice cream, chips, and so on are some of the more common comfort foods people usually crave at certain times of the day especially when they are tired, extremely hungry, or are emotionally upset. The sad part is, comfort foods are no good news for the waistline.
The key? Distraction.
Self-control for weight loss is something everybody talks about but can never seem to accomplish.
Studies show that it only takes about five minutes for the body to forget a certain craving. This is most likely assuming that you are not pregnant or hormonal.
So for instance if you’re thinking about ordering pizza in the middle of the night but are aware that your better judgment would be telling you otherwise if you’d only listen to it, then try to do something else like reading a book or finishing a crossword puzzle or watching a movie. When you check back, you’ll be surprised to find that those cravings have already subsided.
Trying to satisfy your cravings by planning to take “just one bite” ends up with you consuming a very big portion 99% of the time. It’s a lot easier to not eat in the first place, rather than to have a taste and fight the appetite that’s already been opened.
Chocolate, pizza, pasta, ice cream, chips, and so on are some of the more common comfort foods people usually crave at certain times of the day especially when they are tired, extremely hungry, or are emotionally upset. The sad part is, comfort foods are no good news for the waistline.
The key? Distraction.
The Flesh is Weak
Self-control for weight loss is something everybody talks about but can never seem to accomplish.
Studies show that it only takes about five minutes for the body to forget a certain craving. This is most likely assuming that you are not pregnant or hormonal.
So for instance if you’re thinking about ordering pizza in the middle of the night but are aware that your better judgment would be telling you otherwise if you’d only listen to it, then try to do something else like reading a book or finishing a crossword puzzle or watching a movie. When you check back, you’ll be surprised to find that those cravings have already subsided.
What Not to Do
When trying to distract yourself, try not to think about the object of your cravings. The more you dwell on it, the more difficult it will be to avoid. If the food you want – say, chocolate cake – is in the kitchen, then stop opening the fridge and looking at it every time. Quit teasing yourself and just look away. Because if you don’t you’ll really regret it afterward.Trying to satisfy your cravings by planning to take “just one bite” ends up with you consuming a very big portion 99% of the time. It’s a lot easier to not eat in the first place, rather than to have a taste and fight the appetite that’s already been opened.