How do you stop cravings?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to lose some weight.

I've stopped eating junk food and taken out Cola drinks.

At work is the hardest cause during the afternoon I get really bad food cravings so I always go to our biscuit cupboard.

It's filled with five different variety of chocolate biscuits and five different variety of crackers.

I'm ok in the morning but in the afternoon I get those urges to get something.

Is there a way to stop this.

Thank you

[Anonymous]

Here are some tips that may help you stop food cravings:

1. Stay hydrated: Dehydration can often cause feelings of hunger or cravings. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day can help you stay hydrated and reduce cravings.

2. Eat a balanced diet: Eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats can help keep you feeling full and satisfied throughout the day.

3. Plan your meals and snacks: Planning your meals and snacks ahead of time can help you avoid impulsive eating and stick to healthy choices. Pack healthy snacks, such as fruit, vegetables, or nuts, to take with you to work.

4. Get enough sleep: Getting enough sleep is important for overall health and can help reduce cravings. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

5. Manage stress: Stress can trigger cravings and emotional eating. Finding ways to manage stress, such as through meditation or deep breathing exercises, can help reduce cravings.

6. Distract yourself: When a craving hits, try distracting yourself with a non-food activity, such as taking a walk, reading a book, or calling a friend.

7. Practice mindful eating: Paying attention to your food and eating slowly can help you feel more satisfied and reduce cravings.

Remember that it's okay to indulge in treats occasionally, but it's important to practice moderation and balance in your diet. If you find that your cravings are persistent and interfering with your weight loss goals, consider speaking with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for additional guidance and support.

[Anonymous]

I love food. I can tell you how I lost weight. Cardio and calorie counting. First off don't deny yourself you're just just going to go off the rails. I made it a habit to eat 4 meals a day. You don't have to divide the days calories exactly between meals. But try to keep it fairly even. Since junk food tends to be higher calories you slowly over time find yourself gravitating toward healthier choices because you can eat more. As you lose weight lower your calorie consumption. Your body needs roughly 10 calories for every lb. Of weight. So if you weigh 200lbs. For example your body needs 2000 lbs. To exist. So eat like 1900 calories a day and do 30 minutes of cardio.

The best thing I found about dividing my calories into 4 meals is that's like every 4 hrs. You're eating. You're not going to get hungry. And if by some miracle you do, just eat like a handful of nuts. It's all protein. I lost 10lbs. A month doing this.

The only 2 things I didn't like about this is if You're like me you'd rather eat a big meal and then work for the next 8-10 hrs. So this went against my natural inclinations. But this is healthier way to eat anyways. And the other thing I didn't like is I used to like to really put on the feedbag. Instead I learned to eat just enough to get in my calorie count. So I never felt full. I never felt satisfied. But again, that was my problem. I needed to learn to not overeat.

Anyways this is what worked for me. Good luck!

[jennifer_bloom]

Before the pandemic, my parents used to buy so much fruit that I had to eat 9 servings of fruit each day to avoid throwing out our expired food. My parents loved to eat sweet foods and they knew cherries was better then chocolate so we were ultra obsessed with fruit. After the pandemic, we reduced it to 4-5 fruits a day.

[SawerBrown]

Take some fresh fruit with you to work for your afternoon snack and a can or two of fruit flavored calorie free, sugar free, sodium free sparkling water. Mark it with your name and put it in your work kitchens fridge.

[teamvic]

Maybe try taking something else to eat when you get the desire. Or try to cut back a lot so only get a piece or 1 of them. Make that a starting point until you can stay away from them