how to have a smaller appetite ۶ৎ
• obvious but most important, start eating smaller portions. your body WILL adjust, dw
• slowly but surely, let your body get used to less sugary foods by eating sugars in moderation/barely eating them. you can pave your way to not eating them at all or rarely.
• if you are absolutely craving sugar, eat natural sugars. healthier than processed junk.
• on the topic of cravings, do your research based on your respective cravings and consume the healthier, actually nutritious option.
• another thing to study on: foods that fulfill and lessen your apetite, as well as causes/triggers of binges and how to avoid it.
• take vitamins, it helps more than you know. even if they can be gross - just try to shake it off, it goes away quick.
• eat slowly and mindfully when you DO end up eating. enjoy your food, take sips of water in between, bite thoroughly. savor your food then so you don’t want more later.
• drink lots of liquid. besides plain water there is lemon water, teas, added flavor (electrolytes only), iced tea, coffee, diet drinks, etc.
• eating ice can help. i know many people here are anemic, so this is like hitting two birds with one stone. and do not, i repeat, do not chew on hard, frozen ice.
• brush your teeth after any meal. mouthwash, even. without any taste of food lingering in your mouth, you won’t want more.
• gum and mints. self explanatory, it’s oral stimulation and gets rid of other tastes.
• avoid mukbangs. maybe it might help to some, especially if it’s messy and/or large, gross foods, but anything else? avoid it - your hunger will be more likely to spike.
• distract yourself. yes, looking at motivation absolutely can be helpful, but sometimes you need your mind off the subject entirely. watch time go by without the cravings or binge urges.
• prioritize sleep!! aim for 7+ hours of sleep each night, and take naps if necessary. just resting can help as well.
• don’t beat yourself up, we all mess up. especially when eating normal foods, and small portions of it. compare it to an average person’s diet. (remember eating and/or binging on healthier foods > binging on super processed unhealthy fast foods!)
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