{"id":3579,"date":"2012-04-19T09:48:40","date_gmt":"2012-04-19T13:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=3579"},"modified":"2012-04-19T09:48:40","modified_gmt":"2012-04-19T13:48:40","slug":"4-simple-tips-are-cravings-a-gateway-to-binging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2012\/04\/4-simple-tips-are-cravings-a-gateway-to-binging.html","title":{"rendered":"4 Simple Tips: Are Cravings a Gateway to Binging?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are \u2018cravings\u2019 a gateway to binging?<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s worse than we thought!\u00a0 \u201cThey\u201d (as in researchers and scientists)<\/em> tell us that not only can giving into cravings tip the Scales of Injustice into the wrong direction, but food cravings have been known to trigger binge-eating episodes, which can in turn contribute to obesity and eating disorders.<\/p>\n

Whether \u2018cravings\u2019 are a gateway to binging for you or simply an obstacle on your permanent weight loss path, here follow a few tips that can help you to PUT AN END TO CRAVINGS <\/em><\/strong>now!!!<\/p>\n

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  1. EAT REGULARLY!!!<\/strong>\u00a0 Did you know that HUNGER increases our sensitivity to sweet and salty foods?\u00a0 According to researches at the University of Malawi, \u2018tis true!\u00a0 Therefore, EATING REGULARLY, small or reasonable amounts throughout your day, can help you to stave off cravings.<\/li>\n
  2. WALK THE CRAVING OFF!!!<\/strong>\u00a0 Those who take brisk walks are better able to resist cravings for chocolate.\u00a0 We\u2019re not talking people who generally ingest an ounce of dark chocolate on occasion; we\u2019re talking chocolate-bar-O-holics \u2013 two-bars a day type peeps!\u00a0 Whether you are a choco-holic, or just someone who needs to ‘move away’ from your cravings, walk!!!\u00a0 (Source: NY Times<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  3. VISUALIZE the CRAVING AWAY!!! \u00a0<\/strong>Imagine the smell of eucalyptus, says Australian researchers, and watch the cravings dissipate into a menthol haze!\u00a0\u00a0 If your visualize sense of smell isn\u2019t quite cutting it, try buying a bottle of eucalyptus and sniff here n\u2019 there throughout the day.\u00a0\u00a0 Smell what can happen!!!<\/li>\n
  4. CHANGE THE WAY YOU FEEL!!!<\/strong>\u00a0 Cravings for food are likely to surface after experiencing an intense emotion, such as anger, joy, frustration or boredom.\u00a0 Instead of rushing to the vending machine, possibly tripping over your own feet, thus adding injury to insult, STOP and ASK YOURSELF<\/em>, \u00a0“Am I experiencing an emotional craving?\u201d<\/em>If yes, review tips one through three and be sure to: Eat Regularly, Walk the Craving Off, and Smell the Eucalyptus!How do you stave off cravings?\u00a0 PLEASE share your tips and strategies.\u00a0 Remember, we are in this together … every ounce of the weigh! \ud83d\ude42\n
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