Many people tend to think of their dietary habits as being controlled by certain food cravings. In reality, however, we actually pick and choose what to crave and then program our brain to repeatedly seek out the same experience as a coping mechanism to combat fatigue, stress, or plain old boredom. Usually, these cravings are driven by a need to be reassured by the familiar, in the same sense that a pair of well-worn slippers or an all-time favorite movie can ‘hit the spot.’ But, as you’re about to learn, we can reprogram our noodles to accept better choices.
Retrain your brain. The old adage that you are what you eat also means that you crave what you eat. Studies have shown that replacing your typical sugary or starchy comfort foods with healthy, low-fat foods will leave you whining for your old cravings less and pining for the new foods within five to fourteen days. For added insurance, that’s long enough for that giant bag of potato chips stashed in your pantry to go stale.
Time yourself and watch your cravings expire. When an urge for a piece of cake or candy bar strikes, just wait ten minutes. That’s how long the average craving lasts. To pass the time without unnecessary anguish, pick up the phone and call a friend, take a walk, or belt out a few bars of your favorite song.
Get moving. Regular exercise and eating right seem to go hand-in-hand. So, move your feet to rhythm, walk, jog, practice stretching exercises, yoga or Pilates to keep your mind in focus and your body in tune.
Call in some reinforcements. The Curb Your Cravings Pink Patch was created by women just like you to help reduce calorie consumption (up to 1,000 calories per day!) and maintain energy while controlling hunger and food cravings. Best of all, the patch is made from all-natural ingredients and no one will know you’re wearing it.
Retrain your brain. The old adage that you are what you eat also means that you crave what you eat. Studies have shown that replacing your typical sugary or starchy comfort foods with healthy, low-fat foods will leave you whining for your old cravings less and pining for the new foods within five to fourteen days. For added insurance, that’s long enough for that giant bag of potato chips stashed in your pantry to go stale.
Time yourself and watch your cravings expire. When an urge for a piece of cake or candy bar strikes, just wait ten minutes. That’s how long the average craving lasts. To pass the time without unnecessary anguish, pick up the phone and call a friend, take a walk, or belt out a few bars of your favorite song.
Get moving. Regular exercise and eating right seem to go hand-in-hand. So, move your feet to rhythm, walk, jog, practice stretching exercises, yoga or Pilates to keep your mind in focus and your body in tune.
Call in some reinforcements. The Curb Your Cravings Pink Patch was created by women just like you to help reduce calorie consumption (up to 1,000 calories per day!) and maintain energy while controlling hunger and food cravings. Best of all, the patch is made from all-natural ingredients and no one will know you’re wearing it.
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