The Best Way to Handle a Food Craving
“I have asked hundreds of people who have lost weight and kept it off how they dealt with their food cravings, and the No. 1 response was that they ‘eat a little’ of it,” says Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., R.D., author of Thin for Life and Weight Loss Confidential.
Most times I think you’re better off giving in to a craving (within reason) than trying to resist it. That’s probably because depriving yourself of a favorite food has a way of making you want it all the more.
When you decide to placate a craving, take time to enjoy the food and don’t feel guilty about it. For foods you can’t stop eating once you get started, try having them only in situations where the portion is controlled.
For instance, eat them at a restaurant or buy single-serving items rather than a whole package. Most weight maintainers say they avoid buying highly tempting foods and if those foods are around, they keep them out of sight and, therefore, out of mind. [via: Bhg.com]
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