How to Resist Food Temptation

Do you have a problem with self-discipline that you sometimes forget you’re on a diet? Studies shows that if you’re angry, depressed, happy, or fatigued you tend to eat more and spend more. It’s just but human nature although, there’s always a solution to a problem. Like what Adidas™ would say, “Impossible is Nothing”.

Put these tactics into practice and you’ll have the strongest will power you ever had.


Tactic No. 1

EAT FREQUENT BUT SMALL MEALS

Aim: To remove out-of-control hunger from your system.

The Facts:

If you think that going long without any food can lose you weight, think again because it can make your blood sugar shoot up which is never a good thing.  High blood sugar can lead to a frightening appetite that can lead you to eating more. Small meals every three to five hours can maintain your blood sugar at normal levels thus preventing overeating.
Blood sugar doesn’t just affect how hungry you will get, it also affects willpower.

In some studies, people’s blood-sugar levels dropped when they performed self-control tasks (such as restraining their facial expressions), when asked another test of self control, the results got worse. Raising blood glucose with simple sugars like a sugar-sweetened drink restored the person’s willpower. Reach for snacks that mix carbohydrates with lean protein and a bit of healthy fat like the ones found in nuts, olive oil, and fish to maintain blood sugar levels at a healthy tip.

Tactic No. 2

EAT USING YOUR NON-DOMINANT HAND

Aim: To provide distraction

The Facts:

Using the fork, knife, or spoon with your non-dominant hand slows you down and makes you focus more on your meal which can really help in weight loss. This practice done regularly can even enhance your willpower – a much needed skill for weight loss. Results will depend on how much you practice this and whether you keep it up over time. The grey matter in your brain can also be compared to your abs – they can turn flabby if they are not exercised regularly.

Tactic No. 3

WEIGH YOURSELF REGULARLY

Aim: To stay on track – Losing Weight

The Facts:

In a research at the University of Minnesota, 1,800 people who successfully lost pounds in weight-loss programs were analyzed. It was found out that 40% weighed themselves daily or weekly, and the more they weighed themselves the more they lost: 12 pounds average for daily weighers compared to six for those weighing themselves weekly. But if you don’t like what you see on the weighing scale, don’t be discouraged so easily. The time of the day, your clothing, and how much water your body has retained can affect results.

Another study at the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa found that more frequent and the more specific weight-loss objectives you have, the better chances of you sticking to them. So try to plan for a 5-pound loss first and after you meet your goal, go for another five. The time you reach your first goal, you will be encouraged to go for another until you meet your ideal weight.

Tactic No. 4

GET ENTHUSIASTIC

Aim: To avoid emotional eating

The Facts:

In a 2007 issue of the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, people tend to eat when they are depressed or blue. Lifting your spirits can avoid eating and take your mind off from munching more than what you need.

So whenever you’re facing temptation, rid yourself of pain, anger, and depression and focus on the good side of life – being alive! Watch hilarious videos on Youtube and socialize with your friends on Facebook. The feel-good feelings may last briefly but it will be enough to get you past food-trouble times.