Sunday, August 5, 2012

Good advice

Dear Diary,

I read a great article in a magazine today.  It was about Dr. Oz, and something he said really resonated with me.

"Cravings are driven by your mind, not actual hunger."  Dr. Mehmet Oz


Of course, this is completely logical.  Most everyone knows this.  However, seeing it in black and white was powerful for me.  He went on to say "This means that you don't need to eat to quell them.  Instead, call a friend - this will distract you long enough for the craving to pass."  


This is exactly what has been discussed in the support group I've been attending.  Someone mentioned that a craving will typically pass in 15 minutes.  You can choose to eat, (which may lead to overeating if you're a compulsive overeater) or you can choose to call a friend, write in a journal, exercise, or engage in some other healthy behavior.  


The question is, what will I choose to do when cravings hit?



3 comments:

  1. You can call me. Write me, lean on me.

    hugs~

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    1. Thanks so much Jane - I really appreciate it. Please feel free to do the same.

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  2. One way to keep the mind busy is somthing simple as doing your own nails. It gets you to focus on something else, maybe those 20 minutes is all you need for the craving to go away.

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