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| How to Lose Fat by Controlling Food Cravings More advice on how to lose fat fast Can't stop thinking about those yummy cookies in the cupboard or the carton of Chunky Monkey ice cream in the freezer? Cravings for foods that are high in fat, sugar, or salt can derail your weight loss plans, as you probably know. To get control of those cravings, you need to understand why you're having them. If you let yourself get too hungry, you're likely to grab the first thing at hand instead of preparing nutritious food. Guard against this trap by making up a plate of cut up veggies and yogurt dip, or some other healthy food combination, and keeping it in the front of the fridge. And don't forget to take healthy snacks to work so you have something to get you through that mid-afternoon energy slump besides a candy bar from the vending machine. It's also a good idea to try to eat every three or four hours so you never get to the point of feeling ravenous. The hungrier you are, the lower your willpower. Maybe your cravings have a emotional basis. In other words, you eat when you're stressed, or sad, or upset. In that case, see if there is another way to deal with the feelings. If you're sad, maybe you could use a good cry. If you're mad, try to express it in a healthy way to the person who made you angry. Or cool off and distract yourself by doing yoga or hitting the gym. In fact, exercise can be a great way to reduce food cravings so you can stick to your fat loss plan. Carbohydrates boost the levels of serotonin, a hormone that makes you feel good. That's why eating a donut or cookie is comforting. But you can get a similar feel-good effect through exercise. Exercise triggers the release of mood-lifting endorphins and may also affect the brain chemicals that help regulate cravings. Here are a couple more tips to combat the munchies. Whenever a craving hits, set a timer for 30 minutes and get busy with another activity. By the time 30 minutes is up the craving will generally have gone away. Then you can stick to your regular healthy meal schedule. Use your imagination. You see something delicious and suddenly you feel like you need it. Even though your stomach isn't hungry, your mouth wants to taste the food. So think about what the food would taste like. Imagine it vividly for a while, and after a while the desire for the treat may go away. Get more advice on how to lose fat fast here. | |
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