Damn those cravings!!!

​Learning to control cravings is a big step forward in creating the lasting change we want. Cravings happen for a number of reasons and being aware of why and how they occur, and what we can do about them, will make dealing with them so much easier.

One of the reasons you may be experiencing cravings or excess hunger could be because of unstable blood sugar levels indicating that the blood sugar is swinging between high and low too rapidly. The menu recommendations and Healthpointe program is specifically designed to target and stabilise blood sugar levels so sticking to the meal plan is vitally important. The more you give in to cravings, the stronger they will become.

It could take a few minutes or a few days to fight off a craving, depending on where your health and diet are at on beginning the program. Habit also plays a big part in this so using mindful practices like deep breathing, going for a walk or doing a few stretches is a great way to curb and delay the temptation to cave.