One of the hardest parts of dieting is resisting food cravings. So many of us are used to snacking throughout the day. Cutting out these snacks can often be the key to weight loss – but just how do you stop yourself from wanting to eat something? Below are just a few potential solutions.

Stay hydrated

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day can make you feel more full and reduce cravings. Get into the habit of constantly having a cup or bottle of water with you and sip it gradually through the day, refilling every couple hours. You may find that by doing this, you don’t get any food cravings throughout the day. 

Listen to music

Studies suggest that listening to our favourite songs can satisfy our mood in the same way that comfort eating does. By focusing on the music, you can distract yourself from food cravings. Consider queuing up a playlist of your favourite songs for periods of the day when you typically get peckish.

Eat healthy snacks

Not all snacks are equally unhealthy. There are many low-calorie options that can be a great way to satisfy your cravings. Examples include plain popcorn, trail mix, rice cakes, pumpkin seeds and pitta bread with hummus. 

Drink coffee

While this isn’t a reliable appetite-suppressant for everyone, a lot of people find that drinking a cup of coffee reduces the urge to snack. Coffee is full of nutrients that make a great alternative to chocolates or a bag of potato chips. Just be careful as to what you put in your coffee – adding lots of sugar or syrups will likely cancel out any health benefits and be just as bad as snacking. 

Chew gum

Sometimes we don’t really need a snack – we just want something to chew on to satisfy our taste buds. Chewing some gum could be a great way to prevent you from snacking. Keep some gum on you at all times for when you’re feeling hungry. 

Try appetite suppressant pills

You can buy pills at pharmacies that suppress the appetite. These can be an effective way to fight cravings. Other pills are available to assist with weight loss – some of which you can buy over-the-counter, while others are prescription-based. Make sure to read into potential side effects and avoid mixing different weight loss pills. 

Consider semaglutide injections

Semaglutide injections are another form of medication that can suppress the appetite and fight cravings. This medication has to be prescribed and usually only available to those over a certain weight. You can order semaglutide online, or order it from certain pharmacies. 

Conclusion

This is just a small selection of some of the things you can do to fight food cravings. By beating the urge to snack throughout the day, you can pursue your diet goals. If one of these methods doesn’t seem to work, try another method to see if this has an impact. You could even adopt several of the above strategies to vary up how you beat cravings.