Kick Cravings to Keep to Your Diet

Don’t beat yourself up for failing to slay the craving goblins in the psychological war against hunger.

Ironically, the solution may be your need to eat more frequently. If you reduce caloric intake too quickly, a starvation/binge cycle can begin. Set realistic goals for dieting, and ease into it.

Do you need more sleep? Exhaustion can make you want high-calorie foods. Also, eat breakfast. If you don’t, you risk overeating at lunch or later in the day.

If you aren’t hungry first thing in the morning, head out the door with something nutritious in hand that you can eat on the way to or at work.

Stress can be a trigger for binges, so manage it with help from your EAP. If possible, try short exercise breaks. One study showed that a brisk walk could overcome chocolate cravings! It could help reduce other food cravings as well.

From February 2009 Newsletter

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