- Distract
It. When you notice a craving
setting in, try to find
something else to think
about. Take a walk, listen
to your favorite CD, phone
a friend. Just set your
mind to something else.
If that doesn't work and
after 10 to 15 minutes your
craving's still kicking,
move on.
- Fake it.
Try eating the lowest-fat,
lowest-calorie variety of
the item you're craving.
If you could die for some
chocolate, for example (a
frequently-craved food,
according to studies), opt
for nonfat chocolate frozen
yogurt instead of chocolate
mousse cake. If you're prone
to over-doing it, however,
don't bring the coveted
food into the house, no
matter how low-fat or fat-free
it is. Instead, go out and
order a single-serving cone
or cup.
- Feed it.
If faking it doesn't work
for you - say you're still
craving something truly
decadent, such as premium
peanut butter chocolate
ice cream - go out and get
some. Just order the child-size
serving.
- Dig
deeper. If cravings linger,
dig deeper to get at the
root of them. Have you been
too restrictive? If you
suspect so, plan it differently,
including more variety and
more foods you enjoy. Is
there something going on
in your life that's making
you anxious, angry or stressed?
If that's the case, face
the issue head on. By being
proactive and making yourself
aware of why you may be
craving a certain food,
your desire for it may abate.
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