Beat winter cravings!

Although the last couple of days have been quite sunny, we are still in the middle of winter so here’s a few little tips to stop unnecessary eating when it’s cold. That means – eating when you are NOT hungry, you’re just cold, and eating something warm and yummy is a very tempting thought. We all know about this.

Next time you’re on your way to the fridge, pantry, vending machine, or confectionary aisle, stop, take a big deep breath, and……

• Ask yourself if you are actually hungry (or just feel like eating)…. chances are you’re not, so make yourself a hot coffee or tea and get away from the food.
• Remind yourself of your physical goals, will your next move help you to get closer, or further away from where you want to be?
• Think about how mindless eating makes you feel mentally – once the food is gone, do you beat yourself up and wish you’d been stronger and resisted temptation?
• Practise discipline…. The more often you make a strong decision to resist temptation, the better you will become at it.
• Always remember that when summer arrives it’s great to have confidence in how you look and feel, so stay strong and avoid eating for winter comfort.

Winter weight gain does not have to be inevitable…. Keep exercising, and remember that eating for comfort (or warmth) is always short-term and will make any weight loss journey a lot harder than it needs to be.

Have a great day!

Paula