Archive for July 2nd, 2009
Ways to Tame a Raging Appetite
Are you hungry because you failed to partake in the most important meal of the day, breakfast? Are you really even hungry at all or do you have a craving? One of the most important components of losing stomach fat is controlling what and how often you eat. Here are 6 tips to tame your raging appetite.
1. Guarantee Success:- Set a target that you’re 100 percent confident you can achieve. Once you make it to your goal date, start the process over.
2. Don’t Dwell on Mistakes:- One meal doesn’t define your diet, so don’t assume that you’ve failed or fallen off the wagon, if you indulge a little. Follow any “cheat” meal with at least five healthy meals and snacks.
3. Eat Breakfast:- If you sleep for 6 to 8 hours and then skip breakfast, your body is essentially running on fumes by the time you reach work..
4. Install Food Regulators:- Clean out your cupboard and fridge, then restock them with almonds and other nuts, cheese, fruit and vegetables, and canned tuna, chicken, and salmon.
5. Recognize Hunger:- If you have a craving for sweets, even though you ate just an hour ago, imagine eating a large, sizzling steak instead. If you’re truly hungry, the steak will sound good, and you should eat. If it doesn’t sound good, your brain is playing tricks on you. Change your environment, which can be as easy as doing 15 pushups or finding a different task to focus on.
6. Take a Logical Approach:- Before you take a bite of food, consider whether it’s moving you one step closer to your goals or one step farther away. This encourages the habit of thinking long-term about what you’re eating right now.