Sunday, November 22, 2009

How to Break the Binge Cycle



Ever had one of those days or several moments within your day where you are craving the foods you feel you shouldn't have in order to lose weight? But you know by binging on them can create mayhem to your weight loss plan you have been so diligently following.
Binging means you have temporarily lost control over the amount and or type of food you planned to eat. So if you are going through out your day and happily following your new food plan by eating your veggie, fruit & protein filled diet, but you hear the chocolate cake you just baked for your husband calling your name from the fridge, you most likely are on your way to binge city.

Here are some suggestions to help you stay focused on your goal but also allow yourself a treat too.

Allow Yourself a “Mini” Treat
The key to weight loss success is to be aware of the foods that are your weaknesses and to allow yourself the ability to have them and budget them into your food plan.
By allowing yourself the ability to budget in a little something sweet every day, it is ok to do and also will practically eliminate the desire to binge on that favorite food. Just be sure to log it within your journal and make sure that the portion size is within reason. For example a mini piece of chocolate or a few tootsie rolls.
People who are on a mission to drop the weight find ways to adapt their food plan into their lives and at the same time to achieve the right balance not only with calories but also to allow themselves the ability to indulge in the things they like the most; just within reason.

Pre-packed Portion Sized Treats
Another way to avoid temptation to over indulge is to remove all items from your home that will sabotage your weight loss goals or you can purchase pre-packed portion sized treats. Ex: The 100 calorie snacks are great for this! Check them out at your local grocery store.

Budget Calories
When you find a way to balance these calorie-dense foods by budgeting your calories to include the treats you love with better nutritional choices, you won't be as tempted to overindulge.

To Your Weight Loss Success!!!


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