Day 9: The craving curve

Howzit going almal?

Missing some afrikaans in my life. lol.

Anyways there are more pressing matters at hand! Like that voice in my head saying, OK its been long enough give me some chocolate and amasweeties!

Scenario 1: The voice. How do we go about avoiding this voice. Well honestly sometimes you just have to listen, not give in, that's different and implies a loss of control, I don't like it. It is ok to get what you have been craving sometimes, but in moderation. If you deprive yourself you may find the craving will take over and this is promptly followed by a massive binge session.

Scenario 2: The dessert menu arrives. If you want a treat, share it with a friend, or ask for half portion (or now a days they are coming out with 'bite size' versions at restaurants apparently). If you know you are going to have dessert before hand, then ditch those last few spoon fulls of your main, or skip the appetizers/starters. OR if the size is right order only a starter as your main.

Oh man mr. Choco pie, why
do you have to be so good?

Scenario 3: Somebody offers you food/a treat. This happens so often in Korea, and it's rude to decline, but sometimes it has to be done. If you still can't bring yourself to do this (and you have the will power) take it and throw/give it away later.

Scenario 4: Something is free. This could be the same as the above. Sometimes just because its free I see it as free calories too, but no, those 120 calories in that choco pie will not just disappear! Just because its free doesn't mean you can have it, it still counts. :(

Scenario 5: You are bored at home. Boredom = imaginary hunger.  Solution: find alternatives to snack on, make some tea or drink water instead. I suggest the latter! Find alternatives for cravings in the picture below :).

Scenario 6: You just have a sudden craving, totally out of the blue and it needs to be satisfied... NOW. Well, no it doesn't actually. Wait 30 minutes and see how you feel then, still craving? Try whipping out your 'why am I doing this list', still want it? If this all has not worked then you  may have to go and get what you want (again in moderation)  You could also try eating the alternative to satisfy the craving (see above), but if you do this don't then go get what you wanted afterwards, you have then just added the calories instead of just eating what you wanted in the first place.

Love, love, love, love, love xx