CRAVINGS CAN BE A SYMPTOM OF HUNDREDS OF UNDERLYING CAUSES.

Although hormones takes first place; it could also be:

• Thirst

• Emotion

• Habits

• POOR SLEEP

• STRESS

• Not enough good fats in your diet

I do talk about this with groups A LOT! Because we strip back the snacks and inflammatory foods from their diets, the body starts responding to new eating habits and the second guessing sets in.

So…….Have a back up plan !

Whilst the new habits are settling in we must have a strategy to combat those vulnerable moments when CRAVINGS set in.

They can get INSANE!!!!!

Are you starting to notice sugar cravings?

Are you thinking/dreaming about highly palatable food?

It's very normal.

At the beginning you really notice your body start to go through a withdrawal.

YOU may even feel shaky, headaches and low energy.

What To Do

1: Are you adequately hydrated? Drink more water today.

2: Try Frozen fruit like frozen mango, Frozen Forest fruits,

3: Are you eating enough protein and plenty of veggies.

4:Are you eating enough good fats?

5:Go for a walk and get some sunshine, vitamin D, get out with nature.

AND my personal PRO tips?

-Never skip a refeed day (more on this in November when we do bephotoshootreadyforxmas)

-Never skip a cheat meal

-Never feel starving (a little hungry is fine)

-Never RESTRICT always change the perspective to (WHATS IMPORTANT)

OH and there will be good days and bad days

but never 2 days breaking the chain

We mess up once NEVER twice!

Don’t give in - What to do when craving but not hungry:

I challenge you to write down a "go to" you will promise to do INSTEAD of reaching out for food (when not hungry) this week?

Examples: message a friend / take a bath / read a book / get your meal prep done / do the laundry ……

Write it down on a POST IT and stick it on your fridge or pantry!

”I AM NOT HUNGRY!”

Hope this helps someone today!

Hugs

Natalie xxxx