Eating ... Gaining Weight ... How to Control the Urge to Splurge
I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination
weakens every time I think about munching into one, hearing the
crunch, and getting that first taste of its salty flavor. Pure
heaven. Although you don't flip over chips, probably there's
another food that lures you into the refrigerator or the pantry
cabinet. According to one study, 97% of women (compared to 68%
of men) experience cravings on food. How do you control these urges that drag you in an intoxicated
shape away from your diet plan and down into the swirling vortex
of pleasure? I researched on the topic to give you expert advice
on how to enjoy that art called eating without turning in into a
feeding frenzy. Read on - and never again feel guilty about
eating a chocolate chip cookie. Take Charge of Your Eating Habits. Try to control the number of food cravings you experience. It
appears to be impossible for humans like us, but if you psyche
yourself and develop fewer cravings, then slowly you'll submit
to fewer cravings. According to one study of nearly 500 women, researchers found
that women who received a daily 1, 200 milligram calcium
supplement reduced their number of premenstrual food cravings
by 54%. To reach the same result by getting the needed calcium
intake from food, rely on skim milk and yogurt. Sounds a bit
difficult for all lactose intolerant? Try some calcium-fortified
foods or juices like cheese and calcium-filled orange juices.
If you don't feel you can get sufficient calcium from food, make
up the difference using a supplement of calcium carbonate or
calcium citrate. How about something relaxing? When you're anxious, the body
produces more of the hormone cortisol, which may increase the
amount of carbohydrates you want to eat. Sweets or carbohydrates
temporarily increase our levels of serotonin, making us feel
calm and relaxed. Thus, one way of helping curb your sweet tooth, rent some videos,
text your funniest friends, or schedule a spa weekend. Why not
have a bit of chocolate once in a while? When you begin including
small amounts of these forbidden foods into your diet, a funny
thing happens: You don't crave them anymore. Distinguish specific cravings from hunger. Suppose you drive by a
fast food outlet and all of a sudden, you develop a deep craving
for French fries. Rather than rushing down the drive thru section,
reassess your urge. Turn on your favorite music and switch your
attention away from the fries idea. Suppose, on the other hand,
you feel the need to satisfy not the urge but your hunger, select
an apple pie or salad as a substitute. Cut Hundreds of Calories. Sure you can cut on hundreds of calories on what you eat every
day! How? By making the appropriate choices on replacing
high-calorie to low-calorie foods, such as cheese, creams, whole
milk, butter, etc. Here are easy tricks to keep you cooking and
eating minus the calories. · When cooking, use nonstick pan to eliminate the use of butter
and/or oil. · Remove the fat from the meat. · Remove the skin of chicken before serving. · Use butter-flavored seasoning on vegetables instead of
sprinkling butter. · For casseroles, desserts and sauces, use evaporated skim milk
(12 cal./tbsp.) instead of heavy cream (51 cal./tbsp.) · Cook stews and other casseroles ahead of time. Refrigerate.
Remove congealed fat before serving. · Choose real orange (71 cal.) over an orange juice (90 cal./6 oz). · For snacks, low-calorie fruits (cucumbers, asparagus, carrots,
apples, pickles) are good replacements for crackers and breads. · Use bottled chocolate extract for milk shakes instead of
sweetened cocoa. · Use two egg whites (34 cal.) for cakes instead of one egg
(82 cal.). · Choose diet margarine (50 cal.) instead of the regular
margarine (100 cal.). · Choose cereals with the least calories then add fresh fruits
to be more nutritious. · In parties, good substitutes for snacks are carrot strips,
pickle slices, and raw mushroom caps. · Drip away fats by cooking hamburgers on the rack. · Avoid chips with dips. Staying in healthy shape depends on the right attitude. So how
strong is your will power to control the urge? Michael Lee is the author of "How To Be A Red Hot Persuasion
Wizard," an ebook that reveals powerful secrets on how to get
anything you want, including how to tremendously improve your
relationships, explode your profits, win arguments, and
magically influence others. Grab a sample chapter at
http://www.20daypersuasion.com
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