If you need help controlling cravings for your favorite foods this article shares sneaky ways you can trick your mind into moving away from a desire to eat the treat.
If you can spare just 2 minutes to read on you might just discover that hidden secret that give you the edge over your weight.
Controlling Cravings 1.
Don't deny yourself.
Have you ever noticed that when you tell yourself you cannot have something that you only want it more? This is basic human nature and by doing this you only build your craving.
Instead tell yourself that you will allow yourself to have the treat later if you still want it.
Many times you will easily move past the craving.
2.
Clear the taste out of your mouth.
The act of eating can stimulate your appetite and this can make it hard to stop eating even when you know if you continue you risk feeling overly full.
To stop eating before overeating clear your palate by drinking a glass of water or sipping a hot drink.
By removing the taste of the food you will find your craving to eat more disappears.
3.
Avoid feeling famished.
If you skip a meal or try to eat too little you will leave yourself vulnerable to cravings.
Allow yourself to eat a small meal or snack every few hours.
4.
Sniff the scent of peppermint.
This scent has been shown to help your brain divert away from the desire to eat a craved food.
5.
Get the temptation out of sight.
If you have a food that you simply cannot resist make it hard to get to.
Go through your house, car and office and get all temptations out, then when you have a craving you will not stray as easily from your goal.
These tricks will help you in your goal of controlling cravings and save you hundreds of calories a day.