If you think about food 24/7 and can't resist the temptation to eat a cake at night, consider the following tips on how to overcome the urge.
If you think about food 24/7 and can't resist the temptation to eat a cake at night, consider the following tips on how to overcome the urge.
Boredom, stress, depression? Which of these factors immediately trigger your overeating mechanism? Even if you follow the regime all day, a sudden stressful event can awaken the desire to eat something harmful. Record everything in a journal or food tracker to find out the most common reasons for abusing junk food.
What shall I do
Prepare in advance and bring healthy snacks with you. For example, chopped vegetables or nuts. If danger awaits you at home, get rid of everything you shouldn't eat in the refrigerator.
These are harmful fats that are found in pizza, nuggets and other fast food. The fact is that food with a lot of saturated fat can make you feel hungry for 3 days after visiting McDonald's. They suppress the action of insulin and leptin - hormones that give us a signal of satiety.
What shall I do
Replace them with unsaturated fats. For example, pizza on whole grain flour with fresh vegetables and olive oil will cause much less damage than the classic version.
In most cases, false hunger sneaks up on us because of boredom. The less busy you are, the more often you have thoughts of going to see how the refrigerator is doing without you.
What shall I do
Do sports, go for a walk or try a new dance studio near home. Any activity will take your mind off the constant thoughts of eating again.
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Irregular eating leads to the fact that due to long breaks between meals, you feel hungry for a long time. The first thing you want to eat in such a situation is fast carbohydrates. This leads to a sharp jump in blood sugar, which contributes to the deposition of fat.
What shall I do
Eat 5-6 times a day in small but regular portions, and do not neglect complex carbohydrates.