Your Step-By-Step Guide To Knocking Out Those Food Cravings by Iron Buttz (reading a book TXT) 📖

that’s easier said than done. If you can somehow design yourself a plan, such as planning menus, choosing healthy deserts to make and more, you’ll slowly begin to adjust to a healthier way of eating.

 

 

 

Seriously, let’s really make it clear here now. Food addiction is a very serious problem and it can be far more complex than what people truly see it as. This is actually a very unhealthy relationship with food, and it is quite common in many eating disorders, which again, is another thing that was earlier pointed out. These food addictions can start for any number of reasons, and it is a good idea to be able to identify the triggers that are associated with unhealthy eating habits.

 

To understand what the signs and symptoms of a true junk food addiction might be, we have listed several of these below. It is hoped that by actually visually seeing these, individuals might better be able to identify what is triggering the desire and craving. Furthermore, by seeing these characteristics of a junk food craving listed, an individual who isn’t sure of they have one can identify the signs of this. So, here these extremely common symptoms are now:

 

If you have eaten but still struggling with hunger cravings and even dwelling on poor food choices, this is not normal.

If you allow yourself to have a sweet treat, or a salty treat but don’t seem to know when to stop eating it, this could lead to a serious addiction.

If you’re eating to an excessive point and feel you are constricted in your own clothing, this is a serious problem.

If you become exhausted after eating this is a clear sign you’re overindulging and should stop.

Excuses for eating bad is just bad—if you’re doing it there is an issue here.

Feeling guilt for eating something is a clear sign it might not have been the healthiest of choices—you should not feel guilt for eating.

If your storing food in a hidden place no one knows about you definitely have an addiction.

If you’re feeling out of control and don’t know how to stop it is time to figure out what you can do to heal your body and mind.

If you notice swelling or what is known as “fluid retention” this is abnormal and could signal an addiction to poor food choices.

If you’re lying to others about your eating habits because you feel ashamed, this is just the same as guilt.

 

If, at any time, anyone has had thoughts, feelings or emotions such as these listed associated with food, their eating habits or their lifestyle in general, there is a strong likelihood that a food addiction might be present. If this is the case, seeking counseling or even speaking with your primary care provider might be a good idea, simply because these behaviors can definitely lead into other health problems.

 

When you have an addiction such as this, even having junk food in moderation can be a terrible idea. So, if you have read that having sugary treats occasionally, or having other unhealthy or overly processed foods one time a week is okay—this isn’t okay if you truly have a food addiction. The fact is you’ll never be able to break through this cycle if you continue to put these very foods into your body.

 

While people without a food addiction can get by with having a cheat meal or some sweet treats ever so often without complaint, those with junk food addictions just can’t do this. You could compare this to someone with a smoking addiction as it works in a very similar way. As mentioned earlier, any type of addiction is hard to break and sometimes it takes concentrated effort with a food addiction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Happens To The Brain When You Eat Junk Food?

 

 

The brain works in funny ways. When it comes to the desire for junk food, the brain is exactly what is responsible for these cravings. It’s not always about will power at all, which we might have mentioned. Sometimes your brain becomes accustomed to very specific food choices and when the body doesn’t get these you actually go into a withdrawal, just like other addictions.

 

 

 

You can have mood swings, severe fatigue; lack of concentration, lost thoughts or confusion, a lack of motivation, depression and even more. However, as soon as your body receives that bad food you dissolve all of these adverse symptoms. Still, you’ll be stuck in that junk food cycle as well. So, do you have to struggle through junk food withdrawal to beat the vicious cycle?

 

The sensations of the food, the flavor, the shape, the satisfaction, it all impacts the brain and creates the desire for more. When you eat really good food it is pleasurable, but of course that is your brain allowing you to gain pleasure. From the smell to the actual crunchiness of some foods—it all plays a part. Research has shown that many brand companies do this intentionally, because they know how the body responds and why shouldn’t they? They had to eat junk food too, to know what emotional state one would have from it.

You see, these advertisers are the very reason many people get addicted to junk food, and regardless of how bad they know it is, it’s all about demand and control. It’s about money too. You just have to learn a way to move away from all the bad hype and eat differently. While healthy food choices are no where as entertaining as seeing a celebrity drink a can of coke, or drinking it yourself, at least you know you’re resolved to stay healthy!

 

Your brain really does enjoy a variety of food, which is why it can be so easy to turn to junk food, because it simply tastes better and there is far more choices available. Here is a fact—if you have to continuously eat the same foods, such as chicken, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, lean beef and other healthy choices, you’ll quickly become bored. Guess what, this will make you crave sweet foods, or salty foods. If you get no pleasure from food then your brain will actually make you become depressed and sulky! Yes, it really will.

 

Junk foods never become boring because you never lose pleasure from eating them and therefore you never lose that sensory experience which is all about smell and taste! Junk food creators have designed these to keep your brain stimulated (not surprising), which is why you just can’t keep your hands off those Cheetos! In fact, you really might drool for them, even if you just had this snack the day before. It’s amazing, the differences between healthy and unhealthy! Even calorie density has a role to play, though this is stepping over to the more scientific side of things to explain.

 

Let’s consider calorie density with junk food and other unhealthy food sources as well. What is it, or what could it be about the calorie density of these foods that cause the brain to tell your body you want more. What makes hunger return so quickly? You’ve probably heard it before. Many of these quick, overly processed food choices trick the body into thinking it is getting fuel that is good at that time, but it only lasts for a short period, causing many to crash and then reach for more. This is a problem.

When it comes to calorie density, it is the receptors within your mouth and your digestive system that actually are fooled. The brain is told about the proteins and fats, and even carbohydrates, but not that these are bad. The fact is the junk food gives just enough calories to make the body think it is full and fueled properly when it really isn’t. It’s all about the chemical exchanges! The craving turns into a cycle of going back for more, because you just don’t stay satisfied very long.

 

In the next section we are going to tell you about how you can actually train your brain to despise junk food, and it works! This works very similar to hypnosis for those who want to stop smoking. There is no guarantee it will stick, but it’s worth trying. If you’ve ever had a food you used to love but developed a dislike due to a bad experience or becoming ill from it, the idea we are going to present to all the readers next is much like this, so let’s take a look now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 4: Start Training Your Brain To Hate Junk Food

 

 

You can train your brain to hate junk food; it’s been scientifically proven! It’s amazing, don’t you think? It comes down to shopping healthier, avoiding the bad food areas, and telling your body what it really needs. For example, when you are out shopping for your groceries, avoid inner aisles that are chocked full of bad foods! Don’t let your cravings control you—you need to be in control of them. Furthermore, when you read a food label, if there is a multitude of ingredients listed you don’t understand, don’t purchase the food.

 

Foods like, Oreo cookies, many frozen items, peanut butter crackers, cheese doodles and more have tons of cancer causing ingredients that aren’t good for you. The labels speak for themselves, so stay away from them. You can train your brain to not want them when you educate yourself. Now, you can actually train your brain to prefer healthy foods, specifically if you purchase foods that are far healthier for the body. Do you see how this comes down to the consumer’s habits themselves? You can control what you put into your body.

 

Behavior psychologists believe it takes approximately 21 days to train the brain to accept other food choices, but for some people it is quicker than this. If you’re worried you’ll have bad side effects from going to a bad, junk food diet to a healthy, sensible diet, these are very minor. You can gradually wean yourself from junk food, but it is better to make the decision to not buy any of it. When the temptation is not there the mind is more willing to change.

 

Also know your trigger foods, once you do you’ll have more control over the temptations and you can actually direct your mind to other options without much stress. For instance, try freezing red grapes instead of having sugary popsicles. Also, you can freeze banana slices dipped in cocoa and rolled in coconut for a nice sweet treat. We know it’s not the same as having an ice cream sandwich but your body will