Strategy for Cravings

While looking through my backed up folder full of The Buzz from Bikini Bootcamp newsletters, I found this one that I thought I would share:

"'Cravings Begone!'

Q: I've never been one for self-control, especially these days — I can't seem to get a handle on my cravings! Every time I feel like eating ice cream or — my newest favorite — those microwavable potato puffs that are about a thousand calories apiece, I resist for a minute or two, but eventually I give in. If I'm going to be bikini-ready, I really need your help!

A: To beat your cravings, the key is to formulate a plan. Come up with a list of at least 15 things you can do when you feel a craving coming on, and jot them down in your journal. For instance, you might decide to call a friend, do your nails, walk the dog, catch up on e-mails, or work on a fun, do-it-yourself project. Then, if you find yourself reaching for food when you're not really hungry, choose one of the alternatives from your list. You'll probably find that once you're swept up in the activity, you'll forget you had a craving to begin with! Remember to also use your new tools: Yoga, walking, pranayamas (breathing techniques), and the other workouts you've learned to keep you out of the kitchen in between meals. "

I thought this was a great tip, and decided to share it here. I'm also going to have to come up with some strategies to help me stop any cravings I might have (this isn't a really big problem that I have, but like everyone I get cravings sometimes!) which I will eventually post here.