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Divert your mind from food
When you feel a craving, try to distance yourself from it.
For example, you can take a brisk walk or a shower to shift your mind onto something else. A change in thought and environment may help stop the craving.
Some studies have also shown that chewing gum can help reduce appetite and cravings.
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Plan your meal
Planning your meals for the day or upcoming week eliminates spontaneity and uncertainty, both of which can cause cravings.
Hunger is one of the biggest reasons why we experience cravings.
To avoid getting extremely hungry, it may be a good idea to eat regularly and ha...
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Sleep is a good option
Stress may induce food cravings and influence eating behaviors, especially for women.
Studies support this, showing that sleep-deprived people are up to 55% more likely to become obese, compared to people who get enough sleep.
For this reason, getting good sleep may b...
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Get slim, control cravings...
Food cravings are the dieter’s worst enemy.
These are intense or uncontrollable desires for specific foods, stronger than normal hunger.
The types of foods that people crave are highly variable, but these are often processed junk foods that are high in
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Bring some calm into your day
- If You Have 5 Minutes. Consciously do nothing to help you unwind. Stand up, stretch, and take a few deep breaths.
- If You Have 15 Minutes. Take a short walk. Getting away from your current environment gives your mind something new to focus on.
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