From Michelle, Age 15 - 12/22/02 - IP#: 63.168.31.xxx  Click here to reply  
THIS IS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO GIVE IN TO CRAVINGS THAT RUIN YOUR WEIGHTLOSS PLANS.
Trust me, I'm no newcomer to cravings. It's simple, you restrict yourself from a food that you are use to, and you find that you miss that food, in some cases you expirience withdrawl. This happens in things that have caffine, which aren't all that good for you. So, the next time you have a craving for some salty oh so good potato chips, or that bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream, follow these steps, that will make you decide, and work for that craving.
1)You get that craving. Instead of heading straight to the kitchen to rummage around, go sit in some place that does not have food and make yourself stay there for at least 5 minutes. When your time is up, if you still REALLY want it, go to step #2.
2) Go drink a glass of ice cold water, or suck on some ice cubes. Once you've done this, you can pretty much tell if your craving is actual hunger. If it is, then go ahead and have a piece of fruit.
3) You've gone through the first 2 steps, and yes, it truely is a craving. Some cravings are worth having, but first, you must pay for them. Do 10 push ups, 20 jumping jacks, and 5 crunches. Do you still want those potato chips? Yes? Well, then you can have them. BUT WAIT. Don't go take the bag and sit down in front of the t.v. That's the worst thing you can do. Take out the bag and count out each potato chip and put it in a bowl. Make sure you only have a small portion. You are responsible for every one of those chips. Next, go sit down at a table. No books, no t.v., no drawing. Just you and the food. Take a look at it. Is all this really worth it? If yes, go ahead and eat it. But remember, you have to do this all over again if you want more. You have to do this EVERYTIME you want something that you know you shouldn't have. Trust me, it's human nature not to be patient. Soon it won't be worth the 5 minutes, the jumping jacks, and the guilt. Good luck to all of you!