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(11/3/03 9:01 am)
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Cravings and Urges
 This week's topic is about Cravings & Urges
I think this was a topic that we can ALL relate to. What are some of the cravings we might have...
~ Chocolate
~ Ice Cream
~ Nachos
~ Beer
~ Any fast food
~ Something sweet
~ Something salty
~ Something rich
What kinds of circumstances do we have these cravings in? Some of the responses might include:
~ Socializing
~ Feeling Tired
~ Stress
~ Hormones
~ Depressed or sad
~ Family
~ Watching T.V.
We have to learn how to deal with our cravings and urges and still control our weight loss..... but how??:
~ Planning ahead to have some of those special treats that you have a craving for (bank points)
~ Portion control - afterall there are no forbidden foods.... so you CAN have some - but in moderation of course
~ Find alternatives or substitutions - and making sure you have them available!
How does one deal with the circumstances?:
~ Drink water!! Sometimes, we're really just thirsty and mistake our thirst for hunger and a craving or urge comes on to eat.
Water Facts:
Your need for water doubles as the air temperature rises from 72* to 100*.
Your body uses 8 to 10 quarts of water each day for proper digestion; foods high in salt or protein require more.
Even on a day when you don't exercise, you lose an average of 2 quarts of water through normal body processes.
The old admonition that it's dangerous or unhealthy to drink water during meals is simply a myth. In fact, water helps you digest your food.
Thirst can be misinterpreted as hunger. Take a drink of water before you reach for a snack; You may turn out not to be hungry at all, just thirsty.
Plain water is the best drink for the average person. Sugary beverages are not absorbed as quickly by the body, and carbonated drinks can cause uncomfortable gassiness. Sports drinks are unnecessary; they contain electrolytes, but you can get these important minerals from fruits and veggies - and you're better off without the concentrated sugar in these drinks!
When you are dehydrated, your body experiences a 3 percent decrease in the number of calories burned while at rest. So, if you aren't drinking enough fluids, your body burns fewer calories.
~ Do some form of activity  instead of resolving your craving... it may have passed when you're done!
~ If you're tired - REST! Take a nap  instead of reaching for that snack you're craving
~ Fast food? Keep driving!! We all had a good laugh over that!
~ Distract yourself with something other than food - do something fun! Isn't it amazing that sometimes the only thing we do for fun is to eat?? Finding a hobby or a new activity will help curb this habit!
1.) Become aware
2.) Remain calm
3.) Consider the consequences
4.) Mental rehearse yourself in the situations where you have cravings or urges for a certain kind of food. magine yourself responding the way you want!
Practice in your imagination. Since the mind and bosy form one system, your mind can help prepare your body for the actual situation in which you want to behave or act a certain way. It's practiced by musicians, artists, public speakers or salespeople. It can also be practiced by people who want to become top performers at losing and managing their weight!
The leader also reminded us that if we're hungry - the solution is to eat.... because if we get over-hungry - we're more apt to get out of control. Good point!
Final thought:
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!!!
A Craving To Live By:
The hunger to be thin and the URGE to do it now!!!!
5"10 OF PURE DIVA!!!
From 203 To 163
If you set your mind to your GOAL, you can achieve it!
WW Start/Current Weight/WW Goal/Personal Goal
203/160/163/155
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