Curb Your Food Cravings Solutions

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Curb Your Food Cravings Solutions~~~~~

#1 Eat a balanced meal every 3 to 4 hours

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The cravings you have may simply be true hunger! If you are dieting to lose weight and choose to skip breakfast and eat as little as possible during the day, of course your body will scream out. You need to nourish your body with supportive meals throughout the day. Craving fight meals are ones that are no less than 100 calories and contains a quality protein and produce. ~~~~~

#2 Drink Water

Sometimes our bodies are simply dehydrated. The brain control centers for thirst and hunger are next to each other, and the signals sometimes overlap. What you think is a craving for food, may actually be your body’s cry for water.

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#3 Do Something Different

Some cravings occur out of habit. If this is you, time to establish a new routine.

If your cravings hit hard when you sit down in front of the computer, watch TV or you maybe think you need something sweet after a meal, this is the best time to do something different and create a new habit – one that does not sabotage your results.

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Brush your teeth, chew on a piece of gum, sip on some hot tea that has a naturally sweet taste. A cup of fresh brewed tea has been my lifesaver for me. I enjoy a licorice based tea has a wonderfully sweet flavor.

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#4 Wait it Out

Did you know…..a craving can only last for 15 minutes – then it goes away. Make a list of things you can do to distract you for 15 minutes. When craving hits….grab a bottle of water and get to that activity – you can even set a timer. Once you hit 15 minutes…your cravings are gone and you are EMPOWERED!

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#5 Move

The #1 appetite suppressant – exercise!