Six Benefits of Green Tea

Eastern cultures have used green tea for over 4.000 years; however it has only recently been recognized for its medicinal properties in western culture. There are many health benefits that green tea can provide!

Six Benefits of Green Tea

Benefit #1. Protect Your Smile

Bacteria fighting agents that kill and help stop plaque production are found in green tea. Cleaner, healthier gums and teeth result from having less plaque. It also kills the bacteria that causes bad breath.

Benefit #2. Prevent Cancer

EGCG is a powerful antioxidant that is found in many teas; however green tea contains a much larger concentration. Chemicals that are naturally produced in the body and can cause cancer and other health problems are combated by antioxidants. Studies have shown one substance in green tea can actually slow the growth of cancer cells. Green tea has shown that it may reduce the risk of cancer up to 60 percent, although research has not yet been done on every type of cancer. The reoccurrence of certain cancers may also be reduced by green tea.

Benefit #3. Have a Healthier Heart

The EGCG in green tea has also been shown to lower total cholesterol levels. More specifically, it lowered “bad” cholesterol more than “good” cholesterol. EGCG also prevents heart attacks and strokes by inhibiting the production of blood clots. Green tea also lowers the levels of stress hormones which makes you more relaxed. Being stressed out can cause damage to your entire body, especially your heart. Drinking green tea can keep your heart beating stronger for a lot longer!

Benefit #4. Boost Your Immune System

Green tea fights diseases in your body, not just bacteria in your mouth. It contains an amino acid that helps fight bacteria which improves the immune response in your body. If you drink green tea regularly, you may find yourself getting sick more infrequently.

Benefit #5. Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis

Not only will you reap the benefits of easing the symptoms of this painful disease, however drinking green tea has been shown to prevent you from ever getting it. In China, where green tea is regularly consumed by many people, there is a much lower incidence of rheumatoid arthritis.

Benefit #6. Lose Weight

Consuming a lot of carbohydrates causes your body to produce a lot of insulin, which leaves you tired and craving more food. Green tea has been shown to keep blood sugar lower which causes the body to not produce as much insulin. This in turn, can help you eat less which can cause you to lose weight. Studies have also shown that green tea can speed up how fast your body metabolizes certain foods. The faster your metabolism, the faster you slim down.

Even with all of these great benefits, you should realize that drinking green tea every once in a while is most likely not going to make a big difference in your weight. Many studies which produced these results had participants drinking up to 10 glasses of green tea per day. While the best option is the real thing, some people just can’t drink enough green tea. If this is you, keep in mind there are supplements available that are green tea based.

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10 Changes To Your Diet – Instantly Make it 90% Better

By: Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS
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Most individuals do not eat like they are supposed to. Out of those individuals 95% of them don’t realize that by making 10 simple changes to their eating lifestyle they can improve their diet by 90% along with improving their health and overall well-being.

Apply these changes to your diet today and you too will be experiencing an increased benefit to your health, probable weight loss, a leaner body, and likely improvements to your blood profile. This all equals a longer healthier life.

Now let’s get started so you can benefit from these …
10 Simple Changes that Everyone Can Make Immediately.

1. Hydration: Is there a difference
Consume Green Tea or Water instead of calorie filled drinks such as soft drinks. Green Tea has many health benefits and is a powerful antioxidant. You should be drinking 1ml of non-caffeinated fluid for every calorie that you consume. This works out between (8-12) 8oz glasses of Green Tea or Water a day.

2. Benefits of Fiber
Recommend consuming 25-35 grams of fiber per day. Since the average diet contains only 14 grams we could all use more fiber. Fiber will help satisfy hunger pangs as well as control insulin and blood sugar levels which tend to promote fat storage when they are elevated. By simply eating at least 1 serving of fruit and vegetables at every meal should get you to the goal of 25-35 grams of fiber per day.

3. The Importance of Protein
Eat lean protein sources which include; lean beef, chicken breasts, turkey breasts, salmon, low-fat cottage cheese and other low-fat dairy products, and whey protein powders, at every meal. This will also help control insulin levels and satisfy hunger pangs which tend to promote fat storage. You will find yourself naturally eating less food throughout the day if you eat some type of lean protein at every meal.

4. Frequent Meals: Why?
Eat 4-6 small meals day a day instead of the usual 2-3 large meals. Eating frequently will help regulate and boost your metabolism to burn more calories. By also including your protein and vegetables at these meals you will tend to eat less overall thereby reducing your calorie intake.

5. What are Whole Foods?
Consume whole foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar such as lean protein (lean beef, chicken, fish, and whey protein), fruits & vegetables (oranges, apples, strawberries, blueberries, broccoli, peppers, asparagus, carrots, nuts (almonds, cashews, & walnuts), and whole grains.
Try to minimize processed foods that come in a box or a bag. Instead choose whole grain choices such as whole wheat foods, oatmeals, and vegetables.

6. Healthy Fats: Yes, there are healthy fats
Consume adequate amounts of healthy fat foods such as olive oil, walnuts, almonds, or other Omega-3 products. Healthy fats are great antioxidants as well as help with brain function and many other essentials processes that take place in the body on a daily basis. Essential Fatty acids also help prevent certain diseases.

7. Superfoods
Include what I call “Superfoods” into your meal plan on a daily basis. These include but not entirely lean meat, salmon, low fat plain yogurt, tomatoes, spinach, mixed berries, whole oats, mixed nuts, olive oil, flax seeds(or flax meal), green tea, and various beans. These are just some of the “Superfoods” you should be incorporating into your daily meal plans.

8. Fat
Keep total fat intake under 30% for the day. This can be accomplished by not adding too many extra fats such as butter, sour cream, mayonnaise, etc. This doesn’t mean you have to completely eliminate these items, but do not eat them as a regular food item every day.

9. Food Log: Yes, this is the most important step
Record what you eat and drink. You will be amazed at what you consume and not even realize you did it until you right it down and reflect back on the day. Keeping a food log is critical to your success because if modifications need to be made you need something to be able to evaluate and analyze. If changes aren’t happening like you had hoped the answer can usually be found in your food and or exercise journal.

10. Food Labels
Review food labels. Avoid foods packed with excess sugar, calories, or foods that contain any trans-fats. You should be looking for more natural foods and not overly-processed foods. Ingredients to look for and avoid or minimize if they are one of the top ingredients listed in the ingredients list: Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup and Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.

If you see these ingredients listed at the top then that means the product is made up of that ingredient as it’s largest source.

Now I don’t expect you to make every change in one day. What I do expect is that if you are serious about living a better life and a healthier life then you need to make these changes over the next 4 weeks. The best way to accomplish this task is to map out your plan. Create meal plans and have a plan of attack in place in regards to what you are eating and when.

You will start to see just how easy it is to live a healthier life and achieve the goals that you desire.

About the Author – Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS, is a registered dietitian and fitness professional with more than 10 years of experience. He has worked with 1000’s of individuals in achieving their ideal body and has been published in numerous magazines. He is also co-creator of Meal Plans 101 nutrition software. For more information on how you can utilize Jayson’s expertise go to MealPlans101.com

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A New Year A New Healthier You

Here’s a printable report to help you acheive your Weight Loss Goals in 2009!

A New Year A New Healthier You

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

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How to Choose the Right Weight Loss Supplement

If you type “weight loss supplement” into any search engine on the net you are bound to find thousands of products claiming to take 30, 50, or even 100 pounds off lightning fast.

The truth is there is no pill, machine, cream or drink mix that will take off the pounds magically.

The only way to lose weight healthily, and thus keep it off is through exercise and proper diet.

I don’t’ promote weight loss pills. But at the request of many of my readers asking about supplemental pills I decided to write this article.

Some quality supplements may enhance your diet and exercise program.

With so many products available, how do you choose which supplement to use?

Well, there isn’t one easy answer because there isn’t a single one that works for everyone, however there are some tips you can use to find the supplement that’s right for you.

The first step in choosing the correct weight loss supplement is to decide what supplements are geared towards your eating habits and dietary goals.

There are three main types of weight loss supplements you can use.

1. Appetite suppressants. If your problem is that you overeat and need to cut back on total caloric intake, you’ll want an appetite suppressant so that you aren’t hungry all of the time.

2. Metabolism booster. If you have already cut back on calories and the pounds are not coming off, you may need to give your metabolism a boost. With these supplements you can consume the same number of calories but you’ll burn more and therefore store less. These will help you lose weight and gain energy.

3. Curb cravings. The third kind help you stick to your diet. There are tons of diets out there that work great but they are hard to stick to (like the low carb diet). You can find supplements that help curb your cravings which help you stick to your diet plan.

While on any diet, you should take a high quality multivitamin which will help ensure you are receiving all of the nutrients that you need and may be missing since cutting back on your calories.

Once you have chosen the correct kind of supplement for you, it’s time to pick a quality brand.

Here are four tips to finding good supplements.

1. Go with the names you’ve heard of. While your store’s brand name probably isn’t the best choice, you should still look for products that have been around for awhile and that you have previously heard of.

2. Do some research. This will take some time and work. Go online and find clinical trials that prove the product gives results. Just make sure you research the information to make sure that it is factual.

3. Find out who you can call if there is a problem. Reputable companies should have contact information on the bottle or in the package insert, or somewhere where you don’t have to really search for it.

4. Look for a certificate of analysis. This means that someone has analyzed the product to prove that it is what it says, and contains what it says.

With a little bit of research, you can find the supplement that is perfect to assist you in taking off those excess pounds. Remember, as with all weight loss plans, you should consult your doctor before starting or trying any diet plan or supplement.

My motto is “Diet Pills Don’t Work – DIETS WORK” – especially if you get the help and support of a good program like eDiets. Get Your FREE eDiets Profile now!

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Easy Portion Control

Are you tired of measuring portions?

Portion control is really quite easy when you learn how to correctly divide your plate.

Try it and see how much weight you can lose.

For portion control you’ll want to fill your plate …
Half full with vegetables and/or fruits
1/4 with protein and 1/4 with a starch

Vegetables – you can choose just about any type of vegetables you want. Experiment with mixed vegetables and spices to add flavor and variety.

It’s best to go easy on corn and peas as these have high starch content and are high in calories. When you fill half your plate with vegetables – there’s no room for mega-calories or supersizing. This is why portion control using a divided plate works.

Protein – fish, poultry and lean meat most of the time. But it’s fine to enjoy a juicy fat steak once in a while too. Just be sure the steak is only 1/4 the size of your plate.

Starch – whole grains, potatoes, bread, tortillas, pasta and pasta (no the bread isn’t a freebie to be added on the side).

Note that beans double as starch and protein.

Still hungry?

Eat more vegetables. By dividing your plate you will be eating enough food to get the nutrients you need as well as feeling full and satisfied.

Easy Portion Control Breakfast Ideas

The divided plate could be 1/2 fruit, 1/4 protein such as eggs or cottage cheese and a slice of toast.
A bowl of whole grain cereal topped with fruit and milk, have a glass of juice or a whole piece of fresh fruit on the side.

Three egg white omelet stuffed with vegetables and topped with salsa, a slice of toast and a glass of juice
Two whole grain waffles topped with chopped fruit and a glass of milk
Yogurt, a small bran muffin and fresh fruit

Easy Portion Control Lunch ideas

Sandwiches using lean meat, poultry or tuna with a fruit or green salad
Bean or lentil soup with a fruit salad
Baked potato topped with broccoli and low fat cheese
Large salad topped with chicken and a whole grain dinner roll
Small hamburger with a side salad
Bean and chicken burrito with a side salad or fresh fruit

Portion Control Dinner Tips

If you’re having a traditional meat and potato dinner, dividing your plate is uncomplicated.
Most casseroles contain starch and protein – therefore what you want to do is fill 1/3 of your plate with the casserole (about 1 cup) and the other 2/3 of the plate with vegetables and/or fruit.
When making a stir-fry use 3/4 vegetables and 1/4 meat. Fill your plate 3/4 with the stir-fry and 1/4 rice.

Don’t see how much food you can pile on top (like at Thanksgiving) – The idea of the plate system is a simple way for you to manage portion control. The meat and starch portion of your plate should not be higher than one inch.

Though dividing your plate for weight loss and maintenance easy …

It’s also important to know Portion Control – Serving Sizes.

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The Key to Weight Maintenance

Why Does Weight Watchers® Offer Lifetime Membership?

Simple: They Know the Key to Weight Maintenance.

Just about everyone has heard of Weight Watchers. The organization began in the early 60s as a group of overweight women who met once a week to offer support and guidance to each other.

Meetings are held each week for weigh-in and support. Awards of accomplishments are given at various milestones and when your goal is reached.

Once you reach your goal you enter the maintenance stage of the Weight Watchers. After maintaining for 6 weeks you become a Lifetime Member!

What is a lifetime member?

To become a Lifetime Member you must

1. Be at a healthy weight as determined by Weight Watchers guidelines
2. Weight at least 5 pounds less than your initial weigh
3. Maintain your weight loss for 6 consecutive weeks as a current, paid Meeting member
4. Be no more than 2 pounds above your weight goal at the end of the 6 week maintenance

A Lifetime Member does not have to pay membership fees as long as they weigh in once a month and are not more than 2 pounds above their goal weight.

For more information: Visit WeightWatchers.com® or Read our Weight Watchers Review.

What is the Key to Weight Maintenance?

The number one key to Weight Maintenance is to have a set point that you refuse to go over.

Too often we go on a weight loss program – Meet our goal – And then have a FALSE sense of security about our weight and forget all about tracking our weight.

After a couple months our clothes fit tighter and we are forced to go into a larger size. We think – that’s ok, I’m still not as big as I used to be.

Before you know it – You’re just as heavy if not heavier than you were before your weight loss program.

You don’t need to be on Weight Watchers or be their lifetime member to take advantage of the number one key to Weight Maintenance.

Great! You’ve met your goal. You need to know your weight will fluctuate. Decide upon an Alarm Trigger – be it 5 pounds or 10 pounds – or squeezing into your clothes ….

Once the alarm goes off TAKE ACTION.

You need to count calories, points, carbs – cut out sweets – exercise more – whatever it is that you did in the first place to lose weight. You should easily get back to your target goal weight within 2 to 4 weeks.

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Healthy Treats for Trick or Treaters

With Obesity in Children rising dramatically …

Why not give out Healthy Treats to your Trick-Or-Treatersthis Halloween?

When I was growing up Kids used to know which houses to avoid at Halloween, as they were the “healthy” homes.

You’d know which houses handed out Snickers bars-that you had to hit twice, and which ones handed out apples-that you could definitely skip.

Today, there all kinds of treats that you can hand out that are healthy, but will still entice the kids to change costumes and come back for a second stop.

Four Healthy Treats that will keep both the Trick-Or-Treaters and Mom HAPPY this Halloween:

1. Mini Snacks:

Hand out snack foods like mini bags of pretzels, cracker packs, trail mix, or even hot cocoa. It will help offset all of the sugar they will be getting.

There are now “snack size” bags of all kinds of goodies that are easy and convenient. In addition, parents feel safe because the bags are sealed, so you know if they’ve been tampered with.

However, if you are attending a party where everyone already knows each other Or Hosting a get-together yourself, you can save a little bit of money by making your own snack sized baggies.

2. Coupons:

Another option is to hand out coupons for sugary snacks instead of the actual sugar so parents can decide when the kids get their Halloween treat, and have more control of the portions.

Many stores and restaurants sell coupon booklets for small treats. You can pick up a few booklets and be set for the night. Some companies even donate the proceeds to charity.

3. NonFood Items:

There tons of non-food items that you can also give out that will put a smile on kids’ faces. Some of the best Halloween treats don’t have to be treats at all. Take a trip to your local party store or look at party favor catalogues online and you’ll find tons of ideas that will provide way more joy than a simple piece of candy.

Small toys and games, little books, crossword puzzles and everything in between make great favors. Most towns have a place where you can buy these items in bulk if you are attending a large party or live in a high-traffic area, or you can always check the internet. Make sure you provide age-appropriate toys for smaller children that may stop by.

4. Sugar-Free Candy:

There are ways to be healthier, even if you abide by the rule that it just isn’t Halloween without the candy. There are plenty of great finds at your local health food store or organic bakery in addition to sugar-free candy that you can find at the local grocery store. While some of these treats still may contain some sugar, it’s generally natural, less processed, and better for you. There are plenty of great options, including organic chocolate, if you go to one of the larger chains.

You can keep Halloween healthier for your kids, along with all the other Trick-Or-Treaters in the neighborhood with just a little bit of extra thought and effort.

Wishing You a Safe and Happy Halloween!

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75 Tips to Reduce Calories

1. Spices to add flavor and zest to your meals. Experiment! Tantalize your taste buds.

2. Eat a frozen dinner designed for weight loss

3. Eat one less cookie per day

4. Consume one less regular soda per day

5. Use hot sauce, salsa and Cajun seasonings instead of butter or creamy sauces

6. Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice

7. Eat equal portions of vegetables and grains at dinner

8. Switch to a lower percent fat milk

9. Bake, roast or broil your food

10. Remove all visible fat from meats before cooking

11. Remove skin from poultry before cooking

12. Avoid foods that list sugar in the first four ingredients – Fructose, corn syrup, maple syrup, molasses dextrose, turbinado, amazake, sorbitol, carob powder

13. Take your lunch to work

14. Eat fish 3 times a week

15. Avoid adding fat and oil while preparing meals

16. Use low-fat or nonfat condiments

17. Drink water with a twist of lime in place of high sugar beverages

18. Avoid prepackaged seasoning packets – they are loaded with sodium

19. Refrigerate soup after cooking so you can skim the fat off when it rises to the top

20. Try a new fruit or vegetable at least once a week

21. Add fresh fruit to your morning cereal

22. Use vegetable oil in place of solid fats (like Crisco shortening)

23. Eat several servings of whole grain food daily

24. Consume alcoholic beverages in moderation

25. Drink 100% fruit juices instead of soda

26. Dessings, sauces and condiments add extra calories you may have over looked.

27. Choose nuts when you must buy a snack from a vending machine

28. Eat a cup of yogurt when you’re feeling exhausted in the late afternoon

29. Replace corn and/or peanut oil with olive oil

30. Choose whole wheat bread

31. Eat tuna, sliced turkey and lean roast beef instead of salami or bologna

32. Drink cold unsweetened raspberry tea

33. Reduce your sweet tooth by eating more fruit

34. Satisfy your chocolate craving with sugar free hot cocoa, a fudgscicle, or a couple of Tootsie Rolls

35. Eat a salad in place of French fries

36. Frozen red grapes are a great sweet tasting snack

37. Eat low fat ice cream

38. Add whipped cream to fresh fruit

39. Limit your daily intake of sweets

40. Eat a large low calorie salad for lunch or dinner to save calories for a full dessert

41. Heat frozen vegetables in the microvave then top with parmesean cheese and chopped nuts

42. Keep pre-bagged salad portions on hand

43. Keep lean low calorie sandwich fixings readily available

44. Eat a can of good vegetable soup

45. Cereal isn’t just for breakfast. It also makes a healthy lunch and dinner.

46. Eat a veggie sandwich from Subway

47. Add fresh cut-up fruit to yogurt

48. Drink V8 juice for a quick pick me up in the afternoon

49. Dribble maple syrup over carrots for a sweet treat

50. Make your own three-bean salad by mixing three cans of beans and Italian dressing

51. Discover the sweet potato

52. Use bagged spinach in place of lettuce.

53. Dilute juice with water

54. Eat mostly veggies for lunch

55. Place all food on a plate or bowl. Never eat out of the jar or bag

56. During a meal eat highest calorie foods last

57. Limit juice to 8 ounces per day

58. Get your calories from food items rather than beverages

59. Eat a large healthy breakfast

60. Eat two servings of fruits or vegetables at every meal

61. Add one serving of fruit or vegetables daily until you reach the recommended 9 a day

62. Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water per day

63. Use fat free sour cream

64. Drink fat free milk

65. Share an entrée with a friend

66. Order a 6” sub instead of the 12” sub and pile on more vegetables

67. When eating out order the smallest portion possible

68. Eat one hot dog at a barbeque -Pile on sauerkraut, lettuce, onions, pickles to fill you up.

69. Have a slice of cheese pizza -Just order it with half the cheese

70. Order a kids meal at fast food restaurants and sit down restaurants if available.

71. You’ll easily save half the calories that an adult combo meal would have given you.

72. Request your salad dressing on the side and dip your salad in it

73. Dip your fork in the dressing before putting salad on it. You’ll be surprised how great it tastes and you’ll be eating a lot less dressing.

74. Forego the cheese, bacon and croutons on your salad – you might be amazed at how many extra calories you can easily pile onto a salad.

75. When eating out go for the salad bar – choose wisely

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3 Steps to Deal with Setbacks

Everyone experiences setbacks. As a matter of fact, it is extremely improbable that you will achieve many (if any) goals without a few setbacks. That’s okay! After all, they can help in the long run.

3 Steps to Deal with Setbacks:

1. Acknowledge the Setback

Putting the setback in the back of your mind, or “sweeping it under the rug” is not healthy. Along with the setback being ignored or repressed, feelings tied to the setback will more than likely be repressed or ignored also.

Whether your setback involves having a cigarette, eating a food that’s not on your plan, or skipping a work out – It usually helps to acknowledge the setback.

Acknowledge your feelings about it …

Are you mad at yourself?
Sad?
Disappointed?
Defiant? “I am going to eat this cake because I deserve it!”

Acknowledge any and all feelings associated with the setback. Once you have acknowledged the setback and your associated feelings, accept them as normal. Do NOT judge yourself, and let it all go.

2. Examine The Setback

Ask Yourself the following questions:

What can you learn from the setback?
Why did it happen?
Was there an event or situation that set you up for failure?

Example 1: If you don’t consume enough lean protein with each meal, your blood sugar can spike, then plummet. This leaves you with a craving for sugary carbs… which are probably not a part of your diet plan.

Example 2: A bad day at work or a disagreement with a relative or friend sends you straight to the drive-thru.

Recognize what caused the setback then figure out how you can handle that situation differently in the future.

With the first example, you now know that you need to include enough lean protein in your meals to avoid spikes and sugar cravings.

With the second example, you need to determine what part you played in the situation. Only you can control your moods and your reaction to things that happen around you.

This is empowering. It will help you avoid a setback next time.

Set yourself up for success! Setbacks happen, but they don’t have to be negative if you can learn from them.

3. Focus on the Positive

Find the good in every situation. We tend to judge ourselves harshly on our failures. We pull into the drive-thru, drive right by the gym without stopping, or we toss the gym bag in the back of the car so we don’t have to look at it. Five, ten, or even sixty minutes later we’re beating ourselves up inside for the bad decision.

Don’t focus on what you did wrong; instead consider what you did right today. Grab a pen and paper and write down everything that went right in your day…I’m sure you’ll be pleased to see that it isn’t nearly as bad as you initially thought.

Writing down what you did right is very motivating. Once you’re feeling good and you have a smile back on your face, look forward to tomorrow. Each day is a brand new chance to start over and do it right.

Remember not to focus on your setbacks. Let them go and learn from them.

Otherwise, you are likely to talk yourself into an even more destructive situation. “I already had two cookies, so I’m doomed. The whole box won’t make a difference now.”

Do not set yourself up to fail. Start over tomorrow with a clean slate. You can do it!

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Our Cravings

If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard that…
“Cravings are our bodies telling us that we need something”

It’s interesting to note that, you seldom hear about people craving spinach (except Popeye) or broccoli, salad and other low calorie foods. So, it’s hard to believe that cravings tell us what we need …

The other night when I came home from work “I wanted something, but couldn’t Figure out what!”

I tried eating a variety of things even after I was full.

It then dawned on me that I didn’t want food …
I wanted energy because I was physically and mentally exhausted. My body didn’t need energy or food … it needed SLEEP … and was trying to find a substitution.

Our cravings are usually triggered by emotions or sight …

Have you ever seen a commercial for Twinkies and then just had to have one?
Have you ever been sad or depressed and crave chocolate?
Have you ever ate a whole bag of chips as you were winding down from the day?

What is it that we crave?
For most people it’s usually something with a high fat content, sometimes salty and sometimes sweet.

According to a research at University of Alabama at Birmingham we have two kinds of appetites – metabolic and hedonic.

Metabolic Appetite is needed for energy or calories.

Hedonic Appetite happens when we restrict appetizing foods. In response, “our brain’s reward system kicks in and causes us to crave yummy tasting foods,”

According to a recent study at Flinders University in Australia, visual and sensual distractions are effective in decreasing cravings.

If certain places set off cravings try to avoid them …

Don’t drive by the donut shop on the way to work
Steer away from the break room at work
Stay out of the kitchen between meals
Stay away from the Cinnabons at the mall

While on your weight loss plan it’s important that you eat a variety of foods. Plan for your favorite foods and don’t have any forbidden foods. This should decrease your cravings.

The key is knowing the difference between real hunger and emotional cravings, and learning how to control them.

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