Dear Matt & Tamsen, Help! I love twizzlers and pretzels. I have major problems after hours when there is nothing to do but hit the fridge and watch TV. How can I stop myself from this terrible habit?
It’s 11pm and all of a sudden the craving begin. You picture the left over apple pie in the fridge, the ice cream that is sitting alone in the freezer and the half eaten pizza that is finally at room temperature on your counter. What’s a girl to do? Do you give in and just start your diet tomorrow? Do you try to have some semblance of control and act like a grown up?
The next time your stomach starts an all out coup, let your brain take control of your belly. Create a system of checks and balances that will ensure you stay out of the kitchen.
1. Pinch Yourself:
Preferably pinch your earlobes or nostrils for 10 seconds. This will divert the craving and refocus your senses on the
temporary self inflicted agitation. These are acupressure points that release hormones that counterbalance hunger cravings.
2. Light Up Your Life
Brighter lights depress hunger cravings. Dim lights lower your inhibitions and make you eat more. So, click on the bedroom light and make sure you don’t turn them off until you are sure you have control.
3. Lay Off!
Stop pressuring yourself to be thin! Start thinking “healthy” rather than thin and the pounds will fall off!
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I have been there ...ups, but I am over it; go out for a walk, look for a park near home, or if weather is too bad, jump and exercize inside, you do not need much space for that, and yell out, I am OK, I am satisfied; take a nap, it also works very good, and forget what your stomach or brain are telling you, you have the control on yourself ....
Don’t buy pretzels and twizzlers. Buy some apples, oranges, carrots, etc. instead.