In a couple of weeks, you will forget about hamburgers and fries without any help from psychologists.
The husband forgot about the anniversary, the boss deprived of the bonus, and the new sandals fell apart after the rain … There are plenty of reasons to treat yourself to dessert, and at the same time to swallow a whole box of chocolates! And a month later, we no longer notice how going to the pastry shop has become a habit, and two bags of sugar have become the norm.
It is not for nothing that doctors even coined the term “food addiction”. And getting rid of it is sometimes more difficult than from any bad habit. After all, her main ally is hunger. But there are also methods.
1. Find new places
It’s hard not to eat if you choose a cafe to meet with your friends, colleagues and even your husband! Even if you feel full after the first course, the waiter will persistently offer you a menu all evening. It’s his job, after all!
So change the place itself. The husband will be only happy to watch the new action movie in the movies, and the girlfriends will go shopping.
2. Spend less time at home
At home there is a refrigerator, and in the refrigerator there is food that smells so delicious and beckons you. Think of something to do for the evening. Rent a bike, buy a guest pass to a nearby pool, help a friend choose a new leather jacket … In all of these places, the risk of encountering homemade lasagna is minimal, and if that happens, the price tag will keep you from adding more.
3. Treat yourself
Psychologists are sure that food addiction arises from general dissatisfaction … And even if now you are not ready for the move, marriage and other drastic changes, start with the little things. Do what you put off for a long time … Buy a new phone, give yourself a photo session or a trip to the sea. We are sure that a hamburger is the last thing you remember lying on the hot sand under a palm tree.
4. Come up with a dream
Remember what you dreamed about in childhood, what you envied … And if there is no such thing, come up with a new dream. And go to her in small steps. And each will motivate you to the next.
The same purchase of a car will force you to learn to drive, save money, or take out a loan that you want to pay off faster. And renovation in an apartment – take a fresh look at boring housing and show creativity.
5. Do something new every day.
Set yourself a simple goal – do something new every day. And let it be mere trifles, such as a new route to work or buying a book … But both will require concentration of attention and distract thoughts from food.
6. Drink more water
Out of habit, your body will make itself felt with a feeling of hunger … It is especially important at first to drink as much plain water as possible. After all, it is she who dulls the feeling of hunger.
7. Fall in love
Finally, there is no better recipe for a good mood than falling in love. If at this stage you are free, go on a couple of dates, and if not, arrange a romantic evening with your loved one. Try to remember why you fell in love with him, or discover new qualities in him. What if he was still silent that he was a rowing champion? After all, everything can be …
“Food addiction is quite common in both men and women. And comes from childhood. The toy is broken – mom holds out a lollipop, a classmate offended – hold the cake. And as a result, we get into the habit that any unpleasant situation should be accompanied by something tasty, – the psychologist shares. – On the other hand, all important events in life, birthdays, weddings are accompanied by feasts, and food turns into a ritual. And we eat not because we want to, but because we are used to it. But here, too, it is important to remember that there should be a measure in everything. If you ate delicious for lunch, limit yourself to a light dinner, and there are many more ways to cheer up. “