Here are some easy rules to follow when trying to stave off your junk food cravings:
Avoid Your Triggers - Spend your day thinking about where you are and what you're doing when a craving hits. Does it hit when you drive past the Mcdonald's or Starbucks? Take an alternate route through a residential area instead of commercial. Try to change one trigger at a time, though.
Take Control - Develop strategies for the triggers you can't avoid. For example, if someone brings cupcakes to work, resolve this issue by splitting one with a co worker or just taking a few bites.
Stick to a Schedule - Aim to eat only at set meal and snack times, about every four hours to help prevent mindless grazing.
Get Some Satisfaction - If you bring a salad for lunch every day, it's no wonder you're likely to ditch it for pizza. Include indulgences a few times a week, but keep portions reasonable. Packing a few cookies to satisfy your need for something sweet is a better strategy than depriving yourself until you rebel and eat a huge sundae.
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