Hello friend!

The body has the amazing ability to tell you exactly what it needs, and this may come in the form of cravings. Cravings are not weaknesses. They are important messages from your body to guide you to something you truly need. There are many reasons you we get cravings, and it is important to listen to those signals to give the body what it needs.

You can teach your body to crave new things. If you use the crowding out method, you will learn to choose better quality foods. This will help change your tastes and you will crave junk less. With a little willpower and home nutrition hacks, you will learn to control your mindset to cure food addiction and overeating. Take a listen.

Any number of factors can affect your emotional eating. Food can provide a form of relief or reduce stress. But you can find a way to reduce cravings that will help you change your relationship with food. Deal with your stress and unhappiness but also changes your relationship with food. You don’t have to be a slave to your emotions. You can conquer that feeling and follow a lifestyle that brings you peace. Take a moment to tune into your body.

A brief moment of mindfulness may be enough to help you see if you are craving something out of habit or actual hunger. Once you understand your cravings, to choose to act from a place of empowerment. Listen to your body and explore the deeper meaning of what your craving is telling you. You will find greater peace with your nutrition goals when you learn to eat from a place of love for you body, rather than being a slave to what you think you want.

Always remember, You are capable of amazing things and You are worthy of your wildest dreams!

Until next time, friends!

XOXO,
Valerie
Your Doula & Transformation Coach🌿

Reflection Questions

1. What foods do you usually crave? List them. Explore the reasons for your cravings. Where do they come from?

2. What do these cravings feel like? What goes through your mind when you are experiencing a craving? 

3. Learn to know your body. What are some signals your body sends you and how do you respond to them?

4. What changes in your lifestyle do you need to make in order to avoid and get past a craving?