Cravings are inevitable especially if you are used to a pattern of eating things at certain times or for certain things. You might go to the movies and always get a large coke, large popcorn, bag of sweets and a bag of chips... just for yourself.
Or you might be used to eating morning tea and lunch from a Gutz truck at work. So if you go cold turkey, chances are you might only last a week or so.
So here are some tips for pushing those cravings aside.
1. Know the difference between being hungry and having a craving. Hungry means grumbly tummy and still feeling hungry after 10mins. If you distract yourself for 10mins and you are still feeling it, then you are hungry.
2. Plan your days meals ahead of time. This will mean less chance of impulse food eating.
3. Be prepared to say NO! If you are offered unhealthy snacks or food outside of your plan, just say no.
4. Don't buy bad craveables! If you do the shopping, don't buy things that tempt you. If someone else buys, ask them not to buy those things that you normally crave for. If that fails get them to place those items out of common sight so you wouldn't normally see them.
5. Have one day of the week as a cheat day. On this day giving in to a craving or treat will be your reward for being so great for the rest of the week.
So first things first, if you have crave treats that are not good to eat in the house right now go throw them out or put them well away.
And next thing, start today. Don't say I'll do it tomorrow, start right now.
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