Episode 36 - What are cravings and how to manage them

Int he past few weeks with the Christmas and New Year holiday some of my clients have experienced food cravings that have been interesting and challenging for them and I.   I really wanted to deep dive in to this so I could understand more about what was happening for them.  

This podcast explores what cravings really are.  The difference between emotional and actual hunger and how to recognise which is which and then 10 strategies to manage cravings which are:  

1. Reduce stress 
2. Water
3. Get enough sleep
4. Eat enough protein
5. Chew gum
6. Change the scenery
7. Get some exercise 
8. Understand if it is hunger or a craving - mental games 
9. Avoid extreme hunger
10. Plan a time to indulge or try one treat a day if you are not trying to lose weight.

Enjoy and please do feel free to reach out if you want some help with your own health or weight management.  

stephanie@brightred.co.nz