Eating smaller meals whilst dieting can initially leave you feeling hungry. It’s these gaps between meals that see many people ruining the effects of their diet by snacking on unhealthy foods. Rather than giving in and eating though, there are other things that you can do. Next time you get between meal feelings of hunger, give one of these tips a try:
Water. You should be drinking plenty of water anyway whilst dieting, as your body requires it to flush waste from itself. However, specifically filling your stomach with water when you’re feeling hungry is known to help stave off hunger pains temporarily.
Do a light workout. A little exercise can often be enough of a distraction to get you through to your next planned meal. It’s not necessary to go to a gym, just do some jogging on the spot, sit-ups or press-ups. Not only will you distract yourself from snacking, you’ll also be burning some extra calories.
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.
Chewing on something. Chewing sugar-free gum is a simple method for the short-term gratification of your hunger. If chewing gum doesn’t achieve the desired effect for you, pick a low-calorie snack like nuts or raw vegetables instead. Whichever you opt for, your body and brain will be satisfied that you’re taking in more food and the cravings will cease.
Obviously these methods are only temporary but they are more than enough to get you through a couple of hours until your next planned meal time. Don’t try to apply them to starve yourself for a day or more at a time though because your body will adapt and will store up food as fat the next time you eat.
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