Tips For Handling A Food Craving

Go Outside
Are you sitting at your desk all day? Are you bored sitting in front of the TV? Is that bag of potatoes chips or the cake the rest of your family is enjoying calling to you? Then get your butt up out of the seat go outside. A little fresh air can make all the difference. Take a quick walk around the block and you will feel freshly restored when you return to your seat and those cravings will be banished.

Drink more water
Most of us don’t drink enough water. Don’t wait until you get thirsty, have some every two hours or so while you are awake. But especially, be sure to drink water whenever you feel those food cravings coming on. The water can really help you overcome them.

If you can’t just go outside, try going and talking to some of your workmates or call a friend just to say hello. You just want to break that chain of thought that tells you that you really need a snack.

Eat More Often
A lot of food cravings can be avoided altogether if you just eat smaller, more frequent meals. Don’t allow yourself to go several hours without eating. Your hunger will just make you crave something quick and full of sugar, fat or both. It’s your own blood sugar levels that are the culprit here and you can keep them on a steady keel by simply eating properly more frequently.

Eliminate Caffeine
Caffeine can often stimulate the appetite so to help keep those cravings at bay, consider switching to decaf coffee and herbal teas. Don’t forget, diet colas also have caffeine in them, so switch to either caffeine-free versions or just drink more water!