Do you ever feel like you won’t make it through the day without sugary or salty snacks? Can you avoid that late afternoon or late night Cinnamon bun or do they keep calling you from the box until you feel you can’t resist? How about once you get started – is it hard to stop until you’ve eaten 3 or 4? At these times, do you feel that carrot sticks, a few grapes or an apple won’t meet your needs and only chocolates or chips will satisfy your craving? Do you ever feel this way? Join the club! It happens to many people, especially those who try to deprive themselves or take drastic or restrictive steps to lose weight.
Just like in smoking, these feelings are referred to as cravings. At these times, it often feels as if there’s nothing you can do to stop yourself from going along with your cravings. They seem to control you and get the best of you. Many people who struggle with weight can experience cravings. For some, these feelings are so intense they feel they’ll never pass. And although at times it can feel like there’s nothing you can do to stop your cravings, there are lot of techniques that’ll help you to not give in and actually feel better and more in control.
The good news is that what we’re teaching you as part of your healthy nutrition plan will go along way in helping you control your cravings. By being sure to get enough calories (from a balanced perspective nutrition-wise, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, protein, healthy fats and whole grains) your body will have the nutrition it needs. As you learned earlier, the bulk (or volume) in your diet will help you to feel satisfied. By taking in enough calories, you won’t get overly hungry, which is another major trigger for cravings. By making sure to include the types of foods you enjoy in your diet (in controlled portions) you reduce the chances of having a craving.
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**SIGH**...ITS TIME FOR ME COME ON OVER!
I started this thread last August and I'm still trying to make my way over here! I suppose that if it took extra calories to stay smoke free...then it was worth it.
And many recipes call for it. Ah...well, I'll find other stuff to eat.
Just kidding.
Start with a small achievable goal. Example: Walking 10 minutes everyday. Once you’ve gotten into the routine, change the activity goal. Example: Walking 20 minutes everyday, attending a fitness class once a week, join a sports team, take up a hobby that gets you moving like rock climbing or dancing.
What is key to remember is that increasing your level of physical activity requires changing your routine, therefore selecting a goal that is in tone with your current lifestyle in the beginning makes it a more manageable change and thus more sustainable over the long-term.
Please feel free to post your thoughts and experiences on weight gain here with us, we all learn from each other.
Good luck,
