Your body may be telling you that you need specific nutrients. Maybe you feel run down,
\nand feel you need a hamburger (protein). Or perhaps the need for some
\nquick energy from carbohydrates after a game of volleyball or tennis is
\ncalling you. Or maybe, if less likely, you crave liver (you may be
\nneeding iron). Listen to these signals. They’re another example of
\nGod’s profoundly beautiful design of our human bodies.<\/p>\n
The only catch is that many of us also hear habits talking. Voices like
\n“I want ice cream.” Or perhaps you drive by a donut shop and think you
\nmust have one, or a dozen! Or sometimes (like me) you think you need a
\ncup of coffee to get through the day. (When what I really need is a
\nnap!)
\nA good way of determining whether it’s body cravings or habits is to
\ntry to develop a sense of where those feelings are coming from. If
\nthey’re coming from your stomach, bowels, or torso–then you’re likely
\nnoticing a really important craving. If they’re coming from your head,
\nthen you’re probably hearing from a habit. Also, if your second thought
\nis something like: “Gosh, I don’t really need donuts or ice cream,” pay
\nattention. Let your conscience guide you as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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