Overcoming Feelings Of Hunger
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Most diet plans require you to consume smaller portions, which then leave you feeling hungry and deprived throughout the course of the day. As a result, it’s common to end up snacking and straying from the diet plan. The next time you feel this way, try these methods…
Drink a few glasses of water. Sometimes we’re thirsty rather than hungry, and our brain interprets this incorrectly and gives us signals to eat. Water will act as a temporary filler in your stomach. Staying hydrated is essential to any diet plan anyway, since it helps clear your system of waste, but it this added benefit.
Do some light exercise. While this doesn’t actually kill your hunger off, it acts as a mental diversion and stops you thinking only about your stomach. This works especially well during the initial stages of a diet as your body adapts to the reduced intake of calories. Even a slow paced walk can be enough to distract yourself from the thought of food.
Find an activity to do. Finding something to entertain yourself works in the same as doing some exercise. Distraction is the aim. Watching TV or listening to music won’t suffice though as your mind will still wander back to food. Instead try playing a game, writing an email or letter, or drawing.
Find something to chew on. A great way to temporarily silence your urge you to eat is to chew on sugar-free gum. You can trick your stomach into thinking you’re eating by simply chewing on something. Raw vegetables, nuts, or other low-calorie snacks are alternative options if sugar-free gum is having the desired effect.
However, please remember that these ideas are only meant to see you through feeling hungry until your next meal. They aren’t a diet plan in themselves. If you deny yourself of food altogether then you’re doing yourself more harm than good.
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