Search Weight Loss Topics: |
The 6 steps to beat sugar cravings the right way and lose weight fast – The Irish Sun
WE'VE all experienced it - those couple of hours after lunch when all you can think about is a trip to the vending machine.
Or when you're sat in front of the TV watching a movie and you're gripped by the compulsion to eat a whole tub of Ben & Jerry's.
1
For some these intense sugar cravings strike most days - which can be especially harmful if you're trying to lose weight.
As top dietitian Susie Burrell says: "Often sweet in nature, it is intense food cravings that can see our dietary goals fly out the window as we are completely overcome by a desire to eat foods that are high fat, calories, salt and/or sugars.
"While cravings can tell us a lot about our base line nutrition, how we respond to our cravings is also important, as eating more of what you are craving can actually make the cravings worse."
Here, the Sydney-based expert takes us through some simple strategies to help you take control of your sugar cravings and maximise your weight loss...
Doing something different at the time you would usually have a sweet snack or treat such as going for a brisk walk is a great way to curb sugar cravings.
Not only will it distance you from the food you're craving but it will help to release endorphins - the 'feel good' chemicals in your brain - which can help turn the craving off.
Writing in her blog Shape Me, Susie says: "Cravings are largely behavioural and can easily be broken when we work to alter the neural pathways that we have previously established."
A study published in the journal Appetite found that a significant number of participants lost their craving for chocolate altogether when they had to go for a walk before they could indulge.
Slimmers should try to avoid any large servings of intense sugars and high fat foods such as chocolates, biscuits and ice-cream - as these will be virtually impossible to stop yourself from overeating.
Susie urges people to go forindividual portions of ice-cream or chocolate so you physically cannot overeat them.
Susie recommends practicing the art of food combining - and putting protein rich foods with something sweet to help balance out the flavours you are exposing yourself to.
Here you will avoid the frenzied feeding that can occur when you are quickly eating sugary foods, whilst still satisfying the need for something sweet.
Susie says: "The foods higher in fat hummus, cheese and peanut butter will give you the rich mouth feel you are looking for, as well as offering protein which will also help to keep you full.
"Some of my favourite food combos include apple slices or celery dipped or spread with peanut butter, Greek yoghurt with berries, chopped nuts and a spoon of honey (this can also be made into frozen yoghurt, or rice cakes or corn cakes topped with peanut butter and banana."
We're all guilty of reaching in the biscuit tin or munching on a bar of chocolate right at the end of the day to give us a boost.
However, Susie urges slimmers to set a time when they stop eating to ensure they don't gorge on sweet treats.
She says: "Aim to stop eating by a certain time, and brush your teeth to help to shift the desire for sweet food.
"Or if cravings take hold mid-afternoon, try and preempt them with a healthy snack and keep gum or sugar free mints or vegetable sticks on hand to take the place of sweet foods when you want to mindlessly munch."
Factoring in one sweet, but healthy option each day will help to take the edge off the craving before it takes hold of you.
You could have one Jaffa Cake which contains 46 calories or one two-finger KitKat which contains just 106 calories,
Hunger is one of the biggest reasons why people experience cravings.
SNACK HAPPYThe 6 best keto diet friendly snacks to help you lose weight fast
BEAT THE BULGEThe 4 morning swaps to slash 800 calories from your diet & boost weight loss
NOT V GOODSome vegan meals contain more salt than EIGHT McDonald's hamburgers
NO WEIGHFrom coffee to bagels - the 8 surprising foods that sap energy & stop weight loss
STOP THE CLOCKThe foods to avoid eating after 4pm if you want to lose weight
NEW WOMAN20st mum shed HALF her body weight after taking before photo for motivation
weigh to goMum shows off 7 stone weight loss but says it was thanks to keto diet & NOT gym
ONLY WAY IS YO-YOHow hypno-gastric bands & juice cleanses saw Towie cast lose weight FAST
MAMMA MIA!Mum-of-3 reveals 5st weight loss - after eating diet of pizzas, burgers & kebabs
To avoid these, it may be a good idea to make sure you're eating regularly and have healthy snacks close at hand.
By being prepared, and avoiding long periods of hunger, you may be able to prevent the craving from showing up at all.
Susie says: "Eating well throughout the day can go a long way in keeping your blood glucose levels well controlled and ultimately preventing extreme cravings long term."
More here:
The 6 steps to beat sugar cravings the right way and lose weight fast - The Irish Sun
- How To Lose Weight With Five Secret Tips [Last Updated On: June 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 13th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - Weight Loss Pills - Alli Diet Pills Reviewed - Appetite Suppressant [Last Updated On: June 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 13th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Like a Celebrity [Last Updated On: June 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 14th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight [Last Updated On: June 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 14th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast Because I'm Fat -This Simple Tip Will Help [Last Updated On: June 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 15th, 2011]
- Trainer Struggles to Lose Weight [Last Updated On: June 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 15th, 2011]
- Supersize vs Superskinny | Fear of Food | Channel 4 [Last Updated On: June 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 15th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight - How to Start - Healthy Weight Loss - Losing Weight The Hard Way Antishay Q [Last Updated On: June 17th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 17th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight with the Amazing Japanese Morning Bana... [Last Updated On: June 18th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 18th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Fast - The truth about Fat Burning Foods and Weight Loss Programs [Last Updated On: June 21st, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 21st, 2011]
- Resolution: Lose Weight And Get In Shape! [Last Updated On: June 22nd, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 22nd, 2011]
- My 40lb Weight loss Before [Last Updated On: July 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: July 4th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight + Food Tips -- Losing Weight The Hard Way - Antishay Q [Last Updated On: July 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: July 4th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast and Easy - One Year Later [Last Updated On: September 3rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 3rd, 2011]
- losing weight with photoshop [Last Updated On: September 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 6th, 2011]
- Home ab workout: crunch exercise for 6-pack abs [Last Updated On: September 9th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 9th, 2011]
- How to lose weight fast - THE BEST METHOD EVER ! [Last Updated On: September 9th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 9th, 2011]
- Teen Weight Loss Tips! [Last Updated On: September 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 16th, 2011]
- Running Tips : How to Lose Weight Running [Last Updated On: September 24th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 24th, 2011]
- Why Can't I Lose Weight - Shocking Weight Loss Cover-up Exposed. [Last Updated On: September 24th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 24th, 2011]
- My 100 lb Weight Loss Journey: A Follow Up [Last Updated On: October 3rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 3rd, 2011]
- Top 10 Healthy, Alkalizing Foods for Energy, PsycheTruth Nutrition [Last Updated On: October 3rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 3rd, 2011]
- Belly Fat Combat Member: Laura Dens Weight Loss Before And After [Last Updated On: October 3rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 3rd, 2011]
- Lose Weight with All Natural Whey Protein Powders.mp4 [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- losing weight. Start losing weight today.mp4 [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- How I lost weight [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - My Weight Loss Before And After [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- SURPRISING key to weight loss (must see!) [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- PODCAST: Dr. Barry Sears The Zone Diet - Reducing Inflammation Helps You Lose Weight [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- How I lost 90 pounds and kept it off [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- Lose weight easy as 1-2-3 ( [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- Endomorph Nutrition to Lose Weight Effectively Carb Sensitivity [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- 20 Minute Weight Loss [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- Get six pack abs in 6 minutes on your couch. This Works! [Last Updated On: October 5th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 5th, 2011]
- Weight Loss Motivation [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- Healthy Weight Loss Tips - Nutrition by Natalie [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - Video [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- Yoga Exercises to Burn Fat and Lose Weight - Video [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FOR LOSING WEIGHT FAST—RAW FOOD WEIGHT LOSS—HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST - Video [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight - Video [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- Top 10 Best Foods - Nutrition by Natalie - Video [Last Updated On: October 18th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 18th, 2011]
- Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Video - Video [Last Updated On: October 24th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 24th, 2011]
- Dr. Oz Takes Losing Weight To The Extreme - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- Best way for girls to lose weight 2011 - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT? MAKE HEALTH YOUR HOBBY! 80-10-10 FTW! - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- What's Wrong with this Weight Loss Picture? - PART 1 of 2 - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- What's Wrong with this Weight Loss Picture? - PART 2 of 2 - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- THE FAT GENE FOUND! - Medical Weight Loss/Obesity Research - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight, The Healthy Way! (Part 1) - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- Tip to Lose Weight: How to Know If You Ate Too Many Carbs - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- POP Pilates for Weight Loss - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- How To Enjoy Summer and Lose Weight By Running - Video [Last Updated On: October 29th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 29th, 2011]
- The Last 40 Pounds - Lose Weight witout Dieting - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Take The Beachbody Challenge And Win Money For Losing Weight - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Losing Weight Oct 22 2011 - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Day 11: 30 Day Weight Loss Journey - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Ayurveda Aur Hum - How to Lose Weight - Obesity Cure - Ayurveda - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Lose weight by cycling and diet low-calorie fatburner 1 on 1 - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Fast- Using The Weight Loss Bully - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Meals to Lose Weight by: Mexican Salad - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Workout Routines To Lose Weight - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Day 7: 30 Day Weight Loss Journey - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Portland Personal Trainer - How to lose weight - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Fast Weight Loss Tips | Tips For Fast Rapid Weight Loss - Video [Last Updated On: November 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 7th, 2011]
- Ayurveda Aur Hum - Lose Weight without Dieting - Ayurveda - Video [Last Updated On: November 8th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 8th, 2011]
- Ultimate Weight Loss 4 Men/Women - Video [Last Updated On: November 8th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 8th, 2011]
- My Weight Loss Journey - How I lost Weight Fast - Video [Last Updated On: November 8th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 8th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Fast and Easy / How to Lose Belly Fat Fast for men / women teenagers - Video [Last Updated On: November 8th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 8th, 2011]
- Why You Can't Lose Weight, Healthy Food, Austin Wellness - Video [Last Updated On: November 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 16th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight In College: The SarahFit College Diet - Video [Last Updated On: November 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 16th, 2011]
- U2 - With or Without you - lyrics - Video [Last Updated On: November 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 16th, 2011]
- Weight Loss Advice - How To Start Losing Weight - Video [Last Updated On: November 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 16th, 2011]
- How To Stop Cravings [Last Updated On: November 17th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 17th, 2011]
- Vegan Cheesecake: Cooking to LOSE WEIGHT! - Video [Last Updated On: November 17th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 17th, 2011]
- Lose weight and get in shape! - New years resolution - Video [Last Updated On: November 17th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 17th, 2011]
- Tips for Weight Loss Through Running Video - About.com - Video [Last Updated On: November 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 19th, 2011]
- Weight Loss Motivation : 42 pounds [Last Updated On: November 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 19th, 2011]
- Cold Weather And Weight Loss - Video [Last Updated On: November 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 19th, 2011]
- lose weight this holiday season.mp4 - Video [Last Updated On: November 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 19th, 2011]
- Weight Loss in a HURRY! - Video [Last Updated On: November 26th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 26th, 2011]