How many times have you denied your cravings and used willpower to get through this time? Sometimes you have been successful and sometimes you have not; I'm sure of it.
If you want to get a handle on these cravings you need to listen to them. Just like a child who will keep screaming until you actually LISTEN to his request and give him what he is in need of. Giving him something he doesn't need may satisfy him for awhile, but sooner or later he will scream again for what he really needs.
We often don't listen to our body or give it something it doesn't need. Cravings are indeed a message - and if you don't pay attention to them - you will most often continue to get cravings.
Many times we get a craving and just shove in food - thinking food is the answer. But the question remains: Are we really craving food?
Take a moment and use your gut...What are your cravings telling you?
Are you just exhausted and need more rest?
Are you bored and just need some fun?
Are you anxious and need comfort?
Are you overscheduled and need a hot bath?
Are you dehydrated and need water?
Are you lonely and need a friend?
Are you in need of mental stimulation and need to read a book?
Are you oxygen deprived and need to take a deep breath? or laugh?
The next time you get a craving ask yourself what you are really craving. Give your body what it needs. Listen to it. Willpower will only push down the craving like pushing a beach ball under water - it will only pop back up when you aren't looking. So rid yourself of the guilt of not being strong enough. It has nothing to do with willpower!
Educate yourself on the subject you need to learn most about : YOU!
Stay well,
Andrea Tortorella, HHC

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