Help! I Miss My Carbs: How To Overcome Your Carb Addiction
Deciding to go cold turkey
on your favorite carbs (yes, the same ones that are bad for you, but
so delicious) could be the hardest time in your life.
In fact, sugar addiction
is a very real thing, not just a made up condition in the figment of
your imagination. It is being researched more and more these days, as
it has been discovered to share similarities to drug addiction,
whereby pleasure and reward centers in the brain are constantly
seeking their next “high” or feel good moment.
However, the good news is
that carb addiction is not that difficult to break. In fact, after
just 2 weeks or so of going commando, you can do without them, and
you will not be subject to violent mood swings and out of control
cravings.
So how exactly can you
stop missing those carbs, and overcome your addiction? By following
the tips we have outlined for you, of course!
Prevent Hunger From Occurring
Sometimes, the difference
between a craving and true hunger is confusing. In general, if you
hear or feel your tummy “rumbling” you’re hungry. At other
time, you think you’re hungry, but no signals are being sent from
your tummy.
The best way to prevent
this?
Eat timed meals. If you
find waiting 4+ hours between meals isn’t quite working for you,
divide that one larger meal into two smaller servings, which can be
taken to hours apart. Ensure the meal is rich in protein and quality
fat, as they are both very filling and will shut down your desires
for sweets and starches.
The moderate amount of
protein and high fat intake in a low carb diet really helps to
satisfy your hunger, so you want to eat less naturally.
In addition, when you
begin to burn fat for energy, as you will on a low carb diet, you
will not experience blood sugar spikes, which also helps to naturally
regulate the appetite, as long as you eat protein and healthy fats on
a regular basis.
Keep Yourself Busy
Do you notice that you, or
your kids tend to gain an extra 5, 10 or 25 pounds during holiday or
vacation times? Even though you may not be travelling and trying
exquisite cuisine, the act in itself of being home all the time,
bored as hell paves the way for overeating.
Binging on carbs offers a
short time fix for feelings of boredom, like smoking a cigarette to
fix an itch. Keep yourself engaged in activities will help distract
your mind from useless snacking, starting an addiction if you haven’t
yet developed one.
Stay Happy
Know what is absolutely
jaw-dropping? The fact that a study revealed that cravings are not
necessarily a result of hunger, but rather your mood. If you’ve
ever watched a show like the biggest loser, one thing that usually
resounds is the trigger than started the cascade of weight gain.
Normally, it was some sort
of depression- having lost a family member, being bullied at school,
having no friends or sheer boredom.
Food does improve your
mood, albeit for a very short period of time, but then just leads to
you wanting more and more, frequently that bag of chips or candy.
Instead of filling up your
thoughts with somber, woe-is-me thoughts, do something to take up
your time, such as visiting somewhere new, doing something you truly
enjoy, getting some exercise or going to a movie.
Find Replacements
Sometimes, just talking
the talk isn’t enough; you need something tangible to fill the void
created by the absence of your favorite sweet treats.
Good options here include
foods like fatty fruits (avocadoes, olives) protein and fat rich
meats, and bulky veggies.
You can even try making
some kale chips, which taste delicious and fill you up pronto!
Conclusion
The
key to getting over missing carbs is surviving the first two weeks,
and getting them out of your sight. It is futile trying to break the
cycle, when you have cookies stashed in your pantry begging to keep
you company. You won’t be missing any of them in no time when you
begin to lose weight and get control of your appetite back!
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