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Jan 26
2007

How Do You Beat the Cravings Monster?

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Cravings? We all have them. Even if we're not hungry, just a glimpse of a favorite snack rouses food lust.

True, an appetite reducing diet like Kimkins can greatly reduce or eliminate the desire for food, but ... well, old favs still look good!

So, what to do? Try these tips and see which might work for you:
  • We all know the tooth brushing trick, and it works! Few of us want to dirty a perfectly clean mouth -- and nothing tastes good after Colgate Mint anyway.
  • Make a "free" dessert, like Crystal Light sorbet -- 4 calories, 1 carb, no sweat.
  • Distract yourself with a unique activity, something you might not ordinarily do. Sing (Off key is OK!), take a quick, fast walk or call your diet buddy to talk you through.
  • Give in, but in moderation. My sister would buy a low carb candy bar, portion it in 8 squares, and freeze individually in Ziploc baggies.
  • I recently read a story of a clever woman who rewarded herself with a Powerball ticket for every craving she beat! Not a gambler (me either), then find another $1 bargain!
What tips have you found for battling psychological cravings? Taming the beast? Send them to webmaster@kimkins.com and I'll add them to the list ASAP!