How to Gain Control Over Unhealthy Foods

Growing up I was one to ALWAYS choose a sweet treat over a salty treat. When it comes to desserts, there is no such thing as 'too rich' in my book. I love a gooey chocolate brownie mixed in with ice cream topped off with all the delicious toppings! Thankfully, as I got older I learned how these sugary foods affected me negatively when eaten multiple times a week, and I have gained control over them. Because acting like an unsupervised child in a candy store every time you encounter these sinful foods just isn't pretty on the waist line nor is it good for long term health. I talk about ‘worth it or not foods’ in my online nutrition groups, and how to approach unhealthy foods that are worth it to you. This is a very personal decision. For me, it's extremely easy for me to walk away from anything fried without thinking twice about it. Put chocolate or ice cream in front of me and it's a different story. You have to decide for yourself if, in that moment, the taste is worth the feeling that this food is going to give you… like the common belly ache, headache, tiredness, bloat, inflammation etc. My biggest tip, I'd like to leave you with today, to gain control over these foods is to keep your taste buds in line! How do you do that? I don’t know about you, but if the first bite of food I eat during a meal is really sweet, my taste buds have a harder time going back to wholesome eating after that. If you always ate dessert first, even if it was a small portion, would you really want to follow it up with a nice big salad? The answer is no, I just want more junk! And the more junk I eat, the more I want it. It's a vicious cycle, and sometimes an extremely hard one to break if you continue to allow yourself to get caught up in it. Keep your taste buds in line by eating a lean protein, veggies and a healthy fat first. By giving your body the nutrient-dense food first, you will give your digestive tract a chance to realize that you’ve been well-fed, and send the same message to your brain. Now approach your indulgent with a clear mind and more willpower. Chances are you won't be eating more than a small serving. Try this method next time you encounter or crave something unhealthy and let me know how it goes! If you want more tips like this and the accountability to stay on track with healthy eating then ask me about joining my next online nutrition group.

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