How to Get Rid of Food Cravings

Nagging, incessant food cravings are often a major impediment to any weight loss campaign. Many people find that they just can’t get rid of the little voice in their head

Young woman getting food out of fridge for a late night snack

that is telling them to eat one more slice of pizza or one more piece of cake. Indeed, the eating habit changes necessary to lose weight and take away comfort foods, actually increased the desire for them rather than reducing them.

The good news is that food cravings can be controlled and even eliminated.

Here are a few ways to take control of the need to feed. Stay away from temptation. Diet disaster ensues when people are too willing to get too close to comfort foods. People who are struggling with food cravings need to be aware of the fact that surrounding themselves with foods that they are not supposed to eat will only make their food ravings worse. Thus, junk food should be avoided when possible.

Find healthy alternatives

Staying away from tempting foods is easy to say but very hard to do. The amount of processed food available for consumption in a fast-paced world makes it difficult for people to simply shut themselves off to it. However, people can take matters into their own hands by keeping a stock of healthy snacks (like sunflower seeds, rice cakes, an apple etc.) on hand in case they feel hunger pangs at the sight of mountains of crisps at the next work party.

Stay hydrated

One way to mitigate food cravings is to stay properly hydrated. Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping the body feeling full. But be careful: this is a good strategy for controlling food cravings, but it is not a weight loss method—people should not drink only water as a way of not eating enough or at all.

Above are some of the best ways to control and even eliminate the pesky food cravings that accompany any weight management approach. Hunger is a normal, healthy feeling; in fact, it is one of the primal human impulses that cannot be fully ignored (nor should it be). However, hunger cravings are often a major contributor to people’s inability to lose weight and keep it off. This is why it is crucial to have the right tools to fight hunger cravings—hunger cravings can’t be allowed to have all the power.

Applying the tips above is rewarding since they really help people get their weight under control. Many people find that over time, their hunger cravings diminish as they learn to build new positive, emotional experiences that do not center solely on food.

How Can Hypnosis Help Me

If you are seeking help or experiencing the frustration of being overweight, then reach out and make contact. The Hypnotherapist Maureen Hamilton says her greatest love is to see just one more person being taken from the crutches of the sugar induced foods and being free of this killing condition. Maureen can be contacted on 1300 619 684 or alternatively you can make your booking online and set your date to take control and change your life by not going on a diet but making a LifeStyle change in only three easy sessions.