Don't Pull the Trigger!!!

Dieting can be difficult. It is even more difficult when certain irresistible foods kick start the binges that cause you to lose control. These foods are known as “trigger foods” and they start a merry-go-round of snacking. They are different for each person…some crave sweets…some salt… either way, whatever your food weakness it sets off a feeding frenzy that you can’t seem to stop. Emotions and environment can sometimes start binges….but not true with trigger foods. The emotion or environment is irrelevant.

Each person must identify their own trigger foods. The most common trigger foods are chocolate, cookies, popcorn, potato chips, peanuts, cakes, cookies, ice cream and bread. These are feel good foods as well and actually result in the release of chemicals that travel to the brain and make us feel good….that is until the guilt sets in from eating the whole bag or box.

So how do you keep from pulling the trigger?
1. Identify your specific trigger foods.
2. Don’t buy them.
3. Drink an entire glass of water before allowing yourself to be tempted by a trigger food.
4. Try a natural supplement like Z-Slim Carb Cutter from www.magna4u.com. It can help stabilize your blood sugar thus limiting your changes in blood glucose level that causes you to crave those trigger foods.
5. Some people suggest that chromium and cinnamon help stabilize blood sugar.
6. Develop a plan of healthy snacking such as fruit and grains.
7. Forgive yourself if you stumble and pull the trigger and start over again.