OK, enough negative scary Sci-Fi talk. The reality is that it's really hard to fight temptation, and uncontrollable cravings. So I recommend not fighting it! I know, how stupid is that coming from a Personal Trainer right?
It's not that crazy actually. You just need to control the portion, and moderate your craving.
So say you have a huge craving for something sweet and sugary. Instead of ordering a dozen doughnuts, chocolate cake, or candy. Opt for one tiny Tim Horton's Tim-Bit, piece of dark organic chocolate, or mini cupcake. These small snack size sweet treats will satisfy your craving, and also not completely derail your summer body sculpting efforts! A mini cup cake is only about 190-200 calories. And a Tim-bit is like 100-120. So affordable if the rest of your days diet has been super healthy.
What if you're craving something salty, or savory? I would recommend nuts. Salty nuts are a great healthy alternative to potato chips, and a whole lot more filling. Also, try brown rice chips. They taste almost like potato chips, but again are much healthier for you. They come in a wide variety of tasty flavours, and are very crunchy for those who like a fibrous snack.
And finally, what if you're craving a hamburger? I'm a huge sucker for McDonald's Big Mac's. What do I do if I'm craving a Big Mac? It's not often, maybe once or twice a month. Which is totally fine if you're exercising regularly BTW. But I usually go for a single McDonald's cheeseburger, which is about 220-250 calories. A lot better for me than the 550 calories in a Big Mac. Another option is to make your own healthy Veggie or Turkey burgers at home with a non-bun, or whole wheat bun. Try this recipe for a smart burger option.
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