{"id":3542,"date":"2023-07-30T08:57:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T12:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/a-wildfit-guide-to-food-freedom\/"},"modified":"2023-07-30T08:57:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T12:57:40","slug":"a-wildfit-guide-to-food-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/a-wildfit-guide-to-food-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"A WILDFIT Guide to Food Freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A bag of chips, a slice of cake, and even the cheesiest of cheesy pizzas\u2014food cravings can be a real struggle<\/em>. So what do you do when they become too much to handle? Is it possible to learn how to stop food cravings from controlling your every move?<\/p>\n

Because one minute, you\u2019re cruising through the day, feeling wonderful about your lunch choice of a salad. And the next thing you know, you\u2019re at the McDonald\u2019s Drive-Thru, ordering a Big Mac, fries, and a vanilla milkshake.<\/p>\n

Yes, it can be tough to resist those cravings. However, there are ways to conquer them.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s called WILDFIT<\/em>, a program created by Eric Edmeades<\/strong>, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Quest of the same name, to promote food freedom.<\/p>\n

What Causes Food Cravings?\u00a0<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re all familiar with that feeling\u2014that salivating, lip-smacking yearning for a burger, a pizza, or a slice of cake. But what causes the irresistible urge that you just can\u2019t seem to shake?\u00a0<\/p>\n

It could be due to several factors, like cultural influence, emotion, or hormones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Even science<\/a> has backed this up. For example, when you eat something sweet or fatty, your body releases dopamine, the \u201cfeel-good\u201d neurotransmitter. That tells your brain, \u201cThis donut is fantastic<\/em>,\u201d and it reinforces your desire to want to eat that food again.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, stress and sleep deprivation<\/a> have also been found to disrupt your body\u2019s hunger signals. And that<\/em> can trigger cravings, which can ultimately lead to weight gain.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not all: The types of food you crave might be a clue to what your body might be lacking. For instance, one research study<\/a> suggests that if you\u2019re craving chocolate (as we all are), it may be an indication that you need more magnesium or antioxidants.<\/p>\n

Cravings often represent a need, but many of us satisfy them with a want, according to Eric in Mindalley\u2019s Conquer Your Cravings Challenge 2022<\/em><\/a> (available for replay for Members on the Mindvalley app).\u00a0<\/p>\n

So the next time you catch yourself reaching for that bag of chips, freeze!<\/em>\u2026and then consider what your body might really<\/em> be asking for.<\/p>\n

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