I am a craver. Pregnant or not, I have cravings almost daily. Cravings can be dangerous to your diet because the things you crave often can be high in calories/fat or something you binge on. It wasn't until recently that I realized how to work through my cravings, and I would like to share with you what works for me.
I have found that if I let myself get "hungry" I begin thinking of what sounds good. 9 times out of 10 the item I begin craving is some type of fast food, something I don't have to make at home. I used to instantly gratify my craving and go buy, and eat, what sounded "good". Now, I try to keep my stomach full enough to where it is satisfied so that I don't get into a craving mode. If I do get to the point where I am hungry and I begin to crave, I find something to eat at home. I have then noticed that once my stomach is full, I realize my craving is gone which is not only good on my body but also on my wallet. Works for both your body and your budget.
Remember, this isn't going to happen magically. You have to be the starting point. You have to be the one to make the first move. The hardest part of this all? SELF CONTROL. Once you do it for the first time, you will find you have more will power to do it again, and again, and again until it becomes a lifestyle for you.
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