Shushing Your Hunger

Have you ever fed a hungry screaming baby before? I am guessing yes since most of my readers are women or maybe even some fathers. There is that moment right before you give them a bottle that is pure pandemonium. You wonder if that little baby thinks they may just die if they don't eat.

We have noticed this look on our son's face quite frequently throughout the night... like every 3 hours. He looks as if he would put anything in his mouth to squelch his hunger pains. He would eat his jammies, angry fists, blacket... anything. Then once you put the bottle in his little mouth, the world is a more peaceful and better place.

I know I can relate to his sheer panic. I have been to that tipping point of hunger when you think you just may lose it if you don't eat something. That is the exact time when very very bad decisions can be made. You could find your car in the fast food drive thru lane or your hand in a bag of chips.

Having a plan of attack when this moment hits can save you some serious unwanted calories that you will regret later. So what can you do?

Drink Water- yes boring but have you ever guzzled 16 ounces of water and took notice of how you feel? You are a little full. It may be just enough to get you through to your next healthy meal.

Chew Gum- I am a gum freak and think it really does fool your mind into believing it is eating something.

Take A Fiber Supplement- regular or not who cares when it comes to hunger. Dr Oz even recommends this particular supplement HERE

Drink Coffee Or Tea- this has been my go to method lately because it kills two birds with one stone, the hungry baby at 1 & 4 am fatigue as well as my own hunger.

Eat A Handful Of Nuts- don't go crazy here, this could get out of hand if your not careful. Buy one small snack pack of nuts, eat half the bag and save it in your purse or car for later. This is a better quick fix than the other possibilities.

Lastly, I am a big believer in taking a mental step back for a split moment. Remind yourself how hard you have worked in the gym or where ever to achieve your results thus far. I have a go to thought that helps me at these moments, "I didn't work that hard to eat this bad, it's not worth it".