How was your Halloween?
If it was anything like mine, you have a ton of candy left over. What tempted you?
I did a Meet & Treat party and added some health snacks like Mummies (dough wrapped hotdog with capers for eyes), Pumpkin soup, and creative other creatures, thank you Jami and Pinterest!
It’s so tempting, isn’t it? Is that big bowl still sitting around? So easy to just grab one chocolate as you walk out the door… then another while you’re balancing the checkbook… then another while you’re checking email…
Little temptations like this are one of the hardest things about trying to lose weight and stay healthy. So how do we deal with them?
Here are a couple things I do:
- Get the heroin out the door! Chocolate is my heroin! I have to reduce my temptations so I get it out. Ava gets to keep a few treats (darn that she loves snickers – but I have resisted… so far!)
- Stay really well hydrated, keeping water with me at all times.
- Do a session of EFT = Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping
- Question why I have this craving. Am I seeking comfort, am I stressed? Is it a good craving?
It is interesting how the word craving has had many negative associations with it. My friend Alexandra Jamieson in her book and virtual conference Women, Food, and Desire exposes the truth and wisdom of our cravings.
I was thrilled to be on her summit and invite you to join in and watch our interview!
Transformational health expert and co-creator of Super Size Me Alexandra Jamieson is a woman on a mission.
Having overcome her own food addictions and the weight and health problems these habits caused, she learned something life-altering: when we listen to our cravings, they will lead us onto the path of deep healing.
Since her own personal breakthrough more than a decade ago, Alexandra has dedicated her life to helping other women learn to listen to the wisdom of their cravings and make food their greatest ally as they step into their lives with authentic passion.
How do you handle temptations that could derail you from reaching your health goals? I’d love to know. Share with me (on my Facebook page or via email).
Wishing you a vida pura,
Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG, ABAARM
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