Crushing Cravings!
We know we will feel guilty before we even eat!
As always, strategy is key!
Attack the craving with a similar but healthy replacement.
Why does the craving occur?
Triggers can be a simple hormone response or a stress and emotion reaction. Consider your thought patterns before, during, and after cravings.
When does the craving occur?
Triggers can be a time of day like getting home from work, watching a show before bed, or a certain weekend opportunity.
Who am I with?
Triggers can happen with certain people. Being around that person makes you immediately think about that food.
Where am I?
Triggers include the places you go such as a certain restaurants, coffee shops, or even your office (that just happens to have food within or around it that you frequently indulge in).
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So here is my advice:
1) Track your cravings (where are you, who are you with, what are you thinking, what time of day is it).
2) Tackle one thing at a time. Attempting to overcome all obstacles will lead to failure. Start with a single goal (a certain craving, a particular time of day…).
3.) Tackle one day at a time.
4.) Consider responding to the craving with an alternative…
Craving Alternatives
A few ideas to help you get started. Reach out for more!
Sweet:
Berries, fruit, protein shake, greek yogurt, medjool dates, Halo Top ice cream
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Rich:
Dark chocolate, Cucumber with swiss cheese, Apple with nut butter, Hard boiled egg
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Salty:
Edamame, Miso soup, Popcorn, hummus, Popcorn chips, Nuts
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Sweet and Salty
Cottage cheese with fruit, Fruit and cheese, Hummus and red peppers, Macadamia nuts and dates, Brown rice cake with almond butter/honey/banana slices, Custom trail mix
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Crunchy
Kale chips, Veggie crisps, Pumpkin seeds, Frozen grapes, Celery with crunchy peanut bitter, Cauliflower tots, Brown rice cakes with peanut butter, Roasted low salt nuts.
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Dairy
Cottage cheese with sea salt, Greek yogurt, Non-dairy low fat ice cream
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