HOW TO CONTROL YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS?
Food cravings are the worst energy for a healthy life. They not only make you unhealthy but is also that one obstacle that prevents you from wearing that trending apparel. These cravings may come anytime and anywhere. The ice cream tub in your freezer may never let you sleep peacefully. That fried chicken on the television will make your mouth water. The notification on your phone from the app is not only washing away your diet but also your bank balance.
It is time to wake up now. Make up your mind from today that you are never going to appeal to that unhealthy diet anymore. It is never too late….
Make friends with Proteins
Most of the time we opt for junk because they are luscious and will want us to take more of them. But do you know protein-rich foods are yummy too? It is not only that broccoli or green peas you ought to eat to stay healthy. Fish, turkey breast, chicken, and peanut butter are some amazing choices you can make instead of those crunchy bites. Make a proper meal plan for every day with a high fiber, protein, and vitamin-based menu.
Distract
Whenever your brains send you tempting signals of that cheeseburger, get up and start to walk. Go for a walk on the streets. Do something you love to distract yourself from that thought. You can draw, listen to music, watch a movie and try to postpone that craving. This will in turn minimize the effect of your longing for that snack.
Build a safe house
Make sure when you start your diet, you throw out everything which could trigger your craving. To build a safe house one must
- Clean away the junk from your fridge
- Do not stock your shopping basket other than necessary groceries
- Inform your friends and family about your diet to avoid getting pizza party surprises
- Uninstall the food ordering apps
The hardest part of the safe house is consistency. Do not let your guards down until your goals are achieved.
It’s reward time!
You need not run the full race to win the trophy. It is nice to appreciate yourself when you start seeing little changes in your body. But it must not be a food reward. Instead, book yourself an appointment for a spa or buy yourself that favourite gadget you always wanted.
Getting on a healthy diet is not as easy as the words above. You have to make some sacrifices and develop some self-control to achieve your food goals.