8 Tricks to Combat Cold-Weather Cravings

January 29, 2018 Lose the Weight. Keep It Off! Want to lose weight, feel great and be your best self? The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose up to 6 to 10 pounds in the first two weeks, and then maintain weight loss once you hit your goal. What are you waiting for? Sign up now! "Diet ... it doesn't have to be a four-letter word. It can be enjoyable!"— Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Food and Emotions Hunger vs. craving: What's the difference? Have you noticed that when food temptations strike, they often have more to do with your mood than when you last ate? You may crave food to relax, relieve stress or boredom, soothe anger, or cope with loneliness, sadness or anxiety — especially during the winter months when you're spending more time indoors. However, emotional eating may just exacerbate these feelings. The first step to taking control is to discover what true hunger feels like — and how it differs from cravings. Put the chocolate bar down and read on. Learn more about food triggers here » Healthy Choices 8 tips to curb cravings Have you been indulging in snacks and treats more than usual lately? Don't let a sweet tooth or carb craving prevent you from reaching your goals. Instead, reach for a healthier alternative (that craving will pass!) and make sure you are getting enough sleep and exercise to make smart choices easier. Learn how to keep your impulsive food desires in check with these methods. Try these tricks » Today's Fitness Tip Lose weight with interval training Interval training simply means alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity. Start by alternating leisurely walking with periods of faster walking. Increasing your intensity for even a few minutes at a time can help you burn more calories. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday January 29, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy