How to reduce food cravings

How to reduce food cravings

There are secret ways you can use to reduce unwanted food cravings while on HCG diet.

1. Reduce your stress levels

Stress can promote cravings for comfort food. According to study, women who are stressed are more prone forsweets cravings than women who are not stressed. Eating due to stress may cause you to gain weight and have larger hip circumference. When you are stressed your stress hormone also increases which may promote belly fat.

2. Get enough sleep

If you’re trying to conquer your food cravings, a little extra time in bed could make a great difference. Not getting enough sleep could increase you cravings for food. And the struggle is real. When you lack sleep your brain feels foggy. All you want to do is reach out for those deep fried junk foods and pizza than the leafy green vegetables and whole grains to make you feel better. Without enough sleep your body’s hormonal balance is altered which contributes to overeating and weight gain.

3. Drink plenty of water

One wayfor you to reduce your food cravings is to drink plenty of water. When you drink plenty of water whenever you feel hungry you can stave off the hunger until your next meal. Drinking plenty of water will also help you lose weight naturally. This is because water can flush those fat cells and toxins out from your body in a natural way.

4. Eat foods rich in protein

Healthy diet should contain plenty of protein. Based on studies conducted, high protein diet helps reduce cravings. This also reduces your desire for nighttime snacks.

5. Change your scenery

Instead of picking up on fast food on your way home, go to the park instead. It’s one way for you to reduce your cravings. Change your habit because some food cravings may be due to long-term habits. When you are at home, taking a walk around the block or taking a shower may help reduce your cravings.

6. Avoiding hunger

Have regular pattern of meals and healthy snacks every day to avoid cravings instead of waiting for the intense feelings of hunger. Because when you are hungry, you crave for more calorie-dense food that the usual.
Your willpower is essential in overcoming your cravings. You just have to believe in yourself and be committed to your diet.