So you’ve got cravings, and it totally sucks.
I’m going to venture a guess that you’ve tried not to give in to them.
Maybe you’ve tossed what you have in the house, not brought it into the house, or just tried sheer willpower.
Is it working? I’m going to assume not, because you’re here.
And I know why it’s not working. It’s not because you lack willpower, discipline or self-control, please understand that.
Your cravings are a symptom, and you have them because there’s some sort of imbalance in your body. It’s important to pay attention.
When there’s an imbalance, your body isn’t always able to breakdown, digest, or absorb your food. This can cause food sensitivities.
So now, on top of your cravings, you find that you’re reacting to random foods. It’s so frustrating!
But here’s the good news: Your cravings give you clues. You can often figure out what foods your sensitive to by looking at the foods you’re craving.
How do you do that? Here’s a few of my favourite ways …
FOOD JOURNAL
You can’t cut out the culprits if you don’t know what they are.
I always recommend testing for food sensitivities for accuracy and time. But, a food journal is an effective tool, too.
One of the benefits of food journalling is that it allows you to track patterns. This lets you look back over several days and discover how you might be reacting to a certain food.
For example, start by tracking your food and cravings for 7 days. At the end, take a look at when you had cravings and look for common foods that you ate each time. That’s how you look for patterns.
If you try this and still find you’re struggling to find answers, bring it to a nutritionist.
Try my FREE 7-Day Food Journal Challenge to help get you started.
ELIMINATION
You can also find your food sensitivities by eliminating certain foods.
There are a few options for this method: drop foods you crave, foods you eat often or eliminate common culprits.
For instance, let’s say you eat a lot of bread. There’s a chance that you have a gut bacteria imbalance and it’s causing your cravings. You could choose to cut gluten temporarily to see if your cravings diminish.
The other option is removing common allergens, such as dairy and gluten.
I recommend eliminating foods for at least two weeks. Then, re-introduce each food separately to see if your cravings come back.
You can also book a nutrition packages where I’ll walk you through my simple step-by-step elimination diet. It’s so easy to do and includes a delicious meal plan!
NUTRITIONIST
If you’re struggling to pinpoint your sensitivities, then you won’t be able to eliminate your cravings.
Registered Nutritionists are trained to understand your body and decipher its needs. If you want support, answers, and success – then this is your best option.
It’s one of the easiest and most efficient ways to see progress. But I’ll be honest, working with me won’t help you if you’re not willing to do the work.
But you’re here, which tells me you’re ready to address your cravings.
If that sounds right, then you need to join my 4-WEEK NUTRITION TO CURB CRAVINGS PROGRAM which kicks off May 23!
This program includes working with me through group coaching, nutrition training, and accountability. You’ll also receive meal plans, recipe books, and other resources to keep you focused.
If you’re ready to make it happen – then do it at my most affordable price ever! Join now – registration closes May 22.