How to Keep Your Food Cravings at Bay While You Lose Weight
You’re always hungry
The solution: Reassess things. “If you’re eating enough calories, you may be labeling yourself as hungry when you’re actually just experiencing a desire to eat,” dream team psych expert Judith Beck, PhD, says. “When you’re truly hungry, your stomach feels empty.” Otherwise, something else—like boredom or thirst—may be spurring your desire to nosh.
One trick to try: Have a large glass of water or seltzer with lemon and wait 10 minutes. Not only will the drink give you the sensation of being fuller, but it’ll take care of the problem if you’ve been mistaking thirst for hunger. If that doesn’t work, try engaging your mind elsewhere. Call a friend, take a walk, polish your nails, or surf the Web.
Next: Craving conundrum #2
The solution: Reassess things. “If you’re eating enough calories, you may be labeling yourself as hungry when you’re actually just experiencing a desire to eat,” dream team psych expert Judith Beck, PhD, says. “When you’re truly hungry, your stomach feels empty.” Otherwise, something else—like boredom or thirst—may be spurring your desire to nosh.
One trick to try: Have a large glass of water or seltzer with lemon and wait 10 minutes. Not only will the drink give you the sensation of being fuller, but it’ll take care of the problem if you’ve been mistaking thirst for hunger. If that doesn’t work, try engaging your mind elsewhere. Call a friend, take a walk, polish your nails, or surf the Web.
Next: Craving conundrum #2
posted by temporal at 5/15/2009
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