How to Manage Cravings (EP130)

Hey Hey FitMama, I have been having so many questions from my DMs asking about how to stop cravings for habits and foods that we want to stop doing. How do we stop! Well, managing cravings is easier than you think. It needs to start with wanting to change something that isn't working for you. Spending too much money? Eating foods that are not serving you? Drinking too much? Skipping workouts? I know, I know, it's tempting, but you know how much better you will feel when you don’t give in. I go into detail for these 20 simple ways to support you in managing your cravings, regardless what the craving is for!

1. Awareness 

2. Distraction - replacing - modifying

3. Mindfulness (yoga, journaling, breath awareness)

4. Cleaning /Declutttering

5. Exercise (esp outdoor walks)

6. Outings/day trip/make trip plans

7. Reading/learning

8. Time with kids

9. Cooking/meal prep

10. Time with partner (intimacy) or self intimacy time

11. Creativity (writing, art, music, dance)

12. Therapy/coaching

13. Breathwork 

14. Meditation or prayer

15. Go to sleep

16. Eat enough protein each meal 30-50 g and healthy fats will keep you full longer (no blood sugar ups and downs)

17. Limit sweets to special occasion

18. Don’t buy foods that you overeat 

19. Make a short term goal to work towards

20. Tracking goals for short term and choosing manageable ones

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