Midnight Munchies? It, Too, Shall Pass

Midnight Munchies? It, Too, Shall Pass
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP

By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Do you sometimes lust after bowlfuls of ice cream while lying in bed at night? As pleasurable as answering that craving may seem, chances are you’ll soon forget about your object of yearning. Most food cravings last only 10 minutes and then subside. Cravings often are your body’s cries for water and oxygen. So during those 10 minutes, drink a glass of water with lemon and take a few deep breaths. By giving your body these essentials, you can get through a craving without committing a diet slip-up. You might want to change activities to clear your mind and distract yourself. Go for a walk, or call a friend. By the time you’re done, chances are that fleeting craving will be behind you.