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.
Exercise. Distraction is the main aim with exercising when hungry, though burning off a few extra calories is a welcome benefit. You don’t have to do anything particularly strenuous, a short walk, jogging on the spot or press-ups will suffice.
Activities. Using the same theory that applies to exercising, finding an activity to do will distract your mind from thinking about food. You’ll need to do something that requires you to think, so listening to music or watching TV won’t work. Writing a letter or email, drawing or playing a game are best.
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.
However, please remember that these ideas are only meant to see you through feeling hungry until your next meal. They aren’t a diet plan in themselves. If you deny yourself of food altogether then you’re doing yourself more harm than good.
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