Ok so we all need to have our cheat day or our day off but does this really mean we throw all control out the window and have the whole packet of Tim Tams?
Absolutely not. Whilst I am a BIG fan of tim tams and all other sweet things, I've had to learn that rewarding myself with treats does not mean that I have to over indulge or eat the entire tub just because I deserve it. Sure I deserve the reward but it comes with control and logic....
Here are my tips to controlling your treat portions:
1. Treat yourself regularly.
Not once a day! Rather 1 meal a week or 1 off day a week. My treat day is Sunday. Just this Sunday gone by I had a Chai Latte, banana bread and nougat for my treats. Yes I know they're all sugar based.....Always denying yourself will only lead to binge eating and cravings!
2. Plan ahead what your reward is.
Don't just open the pantry or fridge and devour anything you see. Choose something and enjoy it guilt free. If it is some yummy Oreo biscuits, then take out your portion (let's say 2) and put the rest of the packet away for next time. If you treat is take-away pizza then enjoy it as a meal and choose a healthier choice for the remainder of your meals that day. Opt for 1 bowl of ice-cream not eating until it is all finished.
3. If you fall, get back up.
If you have a binge session then don't adopt the thought that since you've already been bad, you might as well eat crap for the rest of the day! Step out of the kitchen and get a grip of your thoughts. Yes you've overindulged but it's ok....just think that the next meal you have is going to be a healthier choice and you'll feel better for it.
4. Realise that by making better choices, you feel better.
There's nothing worse then when you fall into a heap and eat all the tim tams, left over pizza and everything else you can find-you feel guilty, regretful, tired and sometimes even sick! Remember this feeling and realise that to ensure you don't feel it again, make a better choice-just a couple of tim tams is enough!
If you can relate to any of these experiences above, talk to your FitGenes Health Coach about how to control your cravings and urges. Your DNA will give you insight into these occurrences and how you can control them.
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