How to Stop Food Cravings
After over-indulging this season, most of us end up in a detox. However, it's estimated that 80 percent of weightloss regimes fail due to giving into food cravings. Follow our top tips for beating those cravings and reveal a healthy new you in the new year, and with a little help from the Maxitone range you'll soon be on your way to curbing those cravings.
Boost protein intake
Eat more protein to fight your cravings. Protein helps to regulate blood sugar and stimulates appetite suppressing hormones. However, while all proteins will help, studies suggest that 'whey' is the most satisfying form of protein for blunting appetite, and has been shown to keep you feeling fuller for longer. Consuming a serving of high-quality whey protein, like Definity or Sculptress in the morning and afternoon, is a great way to stop your cravings.
Eat a slow release breakfast
Researchers suggest that eating a healthy breakfast is the best way to curb cravings and reduce the amount of calories eaten throughout the day. You'll get the best results by eating some complex carbohydrates, along with some protein (such as porridge with Sculptress and berries).
Eat every 3 hours
Don't fall into the trap of 'starving yourself thin' – it's un-healthy and ultimately fails as soon as you give into your cravings. In fact, failing to eat will blunt your metabolic rate and signal your body to produce hunger signals. Do it the healthy and effective way by eating three small, balanced meals, combined with 2-3 small, healthy, high protein snacks. This can be aided by eating Definity Crisp Bars between meals.
Eat to cheat!
Treating yourself to a 'cheat meal' from time to time could actually help you burn more body fat. Researchers think that eating fewer calories, reduces levels of the hormone, leptin - causing cravings and reducing metabolic rate. A weekly cheat meal helps increase leptin, reducing cravings and boosting calorie burning! It's not an excuse to gorge yourself – but a little of what you fancy can do you good.
Cut out sugar
Sugary foods may be a quick solution to your cravings, but giving in leads to fat storage and more cravings! Scientists call this the "craving cycle", because rapid rises in blood sugar and insulin create a 'serotonin rush' that gives you a short-lived feel-good boost. However, as soon as serotonin levels fall, your body craves even more! Try a protein bar like a Sculptress bar as a healthy treat.
Hydrate away your cravings
Many people mistake their thirst for hunger signals, so always ensure you're properly hydrated. Water is also critical for a healthy metabolism, so try and drink at least 1.5 litres per day.
Exercise
Exercise is key to cutting your cravings; intense workouts help to control blood sugar levels, which is a big factor in craving sugary food. Since both resistance exercise and cardiovascular exercise have beneficial effects on blood sugar metabolism and fat loss, make sure you do both!
Eat dark chocolate
As a daily treat, turn to a small amount of real dark chocolate (no more than a couple of squares per day). In moderation, dark chocolate has a low GI and unlike milk chocolate, won't leave you craving more.
Add Maxitone nutrition for the best results
When you combine cardio and weight training with a well balanced diet and nutrition plan you get even faster results, and adding it with the Maxitone range will ensure you achieve your goals quickly. So whether your goal is Weight Loss, Toning, or general Well Being, there is a product and range to suit your needs. Also, remember to keep an eye out for and take advantage of the special offers as there may be a great saving to be had too! Send this article to a friend
