Stop These Cravings Please.......

Cravings Cravings Cravings are the biggest obstacle for anyone who is dieting and trying to loose weight. All you hear going through you mind is I want this piece of cake or cupcake or slice of pizza or hamburger and fries or lasagna loaded with cheese, why cant I eat that, oh its not good for my diet. How many people think this on the daily basis? How many of you feel that you fall off the wagon and everything that you worked for that week is now a waste because you have given in to every craving you had. Let me also ask you this when you have these cravings what did you eat prior to the craving? Did you eat a healthy breakfast with a snake and lunch? Are you waiting to the last minute to eat something? Had you planned your meals for the day? You really should ask yourself these questions because behind those answers are the key to why you continue to have these cravings. I know from my own personal perspective I have noticed that the more more carbs I eat like breads, pastas, sugar in my coffee or tea the more intense my cravings are for my favorite foods. If I don't plan my meals out or if I wait to the last minute to eat something my body's insulin level is at the point of no return and i just want to stuff my mouth with the quickest easiest tasty food.


Here are 7 Things that will Help You Cut your Cravings Down!

1.) Add more lean protein to you diet and eat less carbohydrates. If you do choose to eat carbs please limit them to wheat or gluten free breads and pasta.

2.) Drink more water throughout the day instead of sodas, energy drinks and coffee.  You should drink at least 1 oz. of water for every 2 lbs of body weight with additional water if you exceed your ideal weight.

3.) Plan your meals, Plan your meals Plan your meals. This is so important to making sure you beat your cravings. Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day instead of eating three large meals to avoid the temptation to snack on bad foods. You should eat at least six smaller meals or larger snacks of healthy food to keep your insulin level regulated while you are awake.

4.) Avoid working out on an empty stomach by consuming high-protein snacks a half hour before you head to the gym. You should keep a steady supply of unsalted peanuts, walnuts and low-calorie protein bars in your home to avoid cravings after you get back from working out.

5.) Make sure you eat breakfest 1 hour after you wake up in the morning. But consider that if you sleep for six to eight hours and then skip breakfast, your body is essentially running on fumes by the time you get to work. And that sends you desperately seeking sugar, which is usually pretty easy to find.

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6.) Cookies made with organic cane juice might sound like something your yoga teacher would eat, but they won't help her fit into her Lycra pants. Junk food by any other name is still junk. Ditto for lots of "health foods" in the granola aisle. "Natural" sweeteners like honey raise blood sugar just like the white stuff

7.) Find a great substitute for your cravings instead of grabbing a cupcake or cookie go for an apple or grapes. I find that grabbing a nice shake or Shakeology helps suppress my appetite.