Mindless Munchers & Emotional Eaters, This Is for You!

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [What Do Your Cravings Say About You?]( Chocolate, a Big Gulp, waffles, that melty burger your dad makes in the summers--cravings come in all shapes and sizes, but is there more to them than meets the eye? As it turns out, our cravings often indicate that our body is in want of something beyond just that specific food. Even better? Getting that deficiency or issue under control could mean the end of those ravenous cravings! Discover the deeper meaning behind eight common cravings and change the way you eat today. [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( What is it about food that makes it so powerful? The second we decide to start working to lose weight, it's suddenly the only thing at the forefront of our brains, consuming our thoughts and tempting us every waking hour. Whether you're a social snacker, a mindless muncher or an emotional eater, food cravings and snack temptations are a part of the journey to weight loss for many, and giving into those cravings can make people feel defeated. But I don't like to think of them as moments of weakness. Instead of throwing your hands up in frustration and diving head-first into a box of Pop Tarts, why not look at food cravings as learning opportunities? Write down your cravings to understand how emotions play into your desires. Work to gain a better understanding of hunger hormones. This week we have a bunch of articles that are all about helping you get in control of your food impulses. After all, who's the boss here--you or your stomach? [Hold Up--Question Time]( Mindless snacking is one of the quickest ways to derail your weight-loss goals. When the urge to snack strikes, it's easy to head straight to the kitchen to satisfy that which your stomach seemingly desires. But what if your stomach and brain are lying to you? Before biting into your next snack, try asking yourself these five registered dietitian-recommended questions to determine if you're truly hungry or just looking for something new. [+ Read More]( [Sweet Tooth Central]( Ugh, chocolate, why are you so tempting all the time? Please, get out of my head! The next time you feel that familiar hankering for that dark or milk or nut-filled chocolate, try one of these 32 healthier options instead of reaching for that bag of M&Ms. Between chocolate chip zucchini bread, peanut-butter-stuffed brownie bites, Paleo brownies and more, we're sure you'll find something to satisfy that sweet tooth! [+ Read More]( [Socialize Without Sacrificing]( If you've ever talked yourself out of a birthday party, Super Bowl party, backyard BBQ or any other social event for fear that the high-calorie temptations would be too much to handle, you are not alone. Social events often center around the food, but that doesn't mean you have to become a hermit to lose weight. With these five tips, you can have your social life and indulge, too--without derailing your weight-loss efforts! [+ Read More]( [Sayonara, Sugar!]( [Bored? Try This Instead...]( [End Emotional Eating]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202