Cravings are normal.
But when they show up day after day—especially when you’re not actually hungry—they can start to wear you down.
After a few indulgent weeks, I was easing back into my normal routine when the cravings hit. Not because I needed food—but because I was tired, avoiding work, or just out of rhythm.
This time, I decided to pause and actually pay attention to what helped me ride it out.
What I’ve trained myself to do:
Check in with my hunger.
Before anything else, I ask myself: Am I physically hungry? If the answer is yes, I eat. If not, I move on to the next step.Drink a glass of water.
This is my default move. It gives me something to do, creates space, and helps me press pause.Chew a piece of gum.
A small but helpful tool that keeps my mouth occupied and breaks the pattern.Change my environment.
Sometimes I step outside. Sometimes I move rooms. Even a quick 5-minute yoga video helps shift my focus.
These aren’t complicated strategies. But together, they help me delay the impulse—long enough for that intense “I don’t care about anything else, I just want to eat” moment to pass.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about having a plan.
Cravings will still come up. But having a personal go-to process makes it easier to pause, redirect, and respond in a way that aligns with what you actually want long-term.
In episode 296 of the To Your Health podcast, I walk you through how I handled a real craving in real time—and how you can create your own system that works for you.
Listen to the bite-sized episode here:
