A good friend of mine, Suzanne Hennesle just asked me the other day, “what are your vices when you diet for a contest?”. This has made think quite a bit. The answer I gave her right on the spot was that I really can’t afford to have vices when I’m getting ready for a contest but I do hit the weights a lot harder when I feel hunger or stress.
I obviously still have this subject on my mind hence my blog. My feelings on diet and some foods I really want but can’t have for awhile are usually up and down. The days that I’m feeling great and strong mentally and physically I’m super thankful. The other days I’m just like everyone else that feels deprived, moody and sometimes angry. It’s normal.
I figured I would give you a list of vices that could be used without detriment to your diet.
First, take a walk. Fresh air does wonders for a craving. Makes you forget about it.
Drink water. Sometimes your body thinks it’s hungry when actually you are probably thirsty. Add lemon or lime to that water for fresh taste.
Green tea is also a great beverage to drink when hunger strikes. It will curb your appetite and give you a burst of energy. I like to add cinnamon to mine for metabolism support and as an appetite supressant.
Call a friend who is supportive to take your mind off food.
I hope this helps. Just know that you are doing your body good and putting it first instead of last when you diet. You can’t help anyone else if you’re not healthy. Or it makes it a lot tougher.
Have a great day!
Carmen
