A lot of people believe the solution to reducing food cravings is having more willpower or sticking to a diet better. This is not true and it is important to recognize that food cravings are a normal response to things such as restriction and hunger.
On todays video I am going to be breaking down 5 tips to help reduce food cravings which will address the real causes of the cravings.
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Food Cravings: 5 Tips to Reduce Them
1) Stop the restrictive diets
The majority of diets promote calories/ food consumption which is just not enough for our bodies (even when trying to lose weight) – causes food cravings – body is hungry for more calories. Learn more here.
2) Don't let yourself get ravenously hungry
Food cravings are heightened when we find ourselves super hungry. This is because our bodies are after easy energy fixes.
3) Let go of the all or nothing mindset towards food
No food is good or bad. Instead focus on nourishing your body first and foremost.
4) Focus on what you are adding in
Focus on adding in more wholefoods that will nourish your body and make you feel great – get excited about this.
5) Address the habits which are causing you to reach for certain foods
For example - When you feel stressed and you find yourself craving certain foods get curious about what thoughts and feelings are coming up. Learn more about how to do this here.
In Closing:
Food cravings come from the restrictions and associations that we have with certain foods and we need to address.
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Resources You Might Find Helpful
Why Calorie Counting For Weight Loss is Not the Best Option: What to do Instead
https://makaylacarpenter.com/calorie-counting-for-weight-loss/
How to stop letting feelings of stress/ overwhelm turn into emotional eating in 5 steps:
https://makaylacarpenter.com/stress-overwhelm-turn-into-emotional-eating/
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