I allow myself to know I am more than my impulses. I receive the energy I need to free my body from cravings food addiction.

I realize that when I rid myself of all cravings food addiction I reveal who I truly am; I reveal my true Self.

The process of freeing myself of cravings food addiction can be challenging, but I also understand that it gets easier to hold at bay the longer I continue the process.

Those days when I feel overwhelmed by my weaknesses and I can barely hang on, I am getting stronger in mind and spirit so that similar challenges in the future will not seem as difficult or overwhelming.

Each challenge is a unique experience, an opportunity for everlasting change. I acknowledge this and I forge on because I know that doing so is the only way to build inner strength.

I am very confident in knowing that success leads to more success. Freeing myself from cravings food addiction is like running up a winding, rocky road. I push through the exhaustion and take the next step because I know that each time I do, I am a little closer to my goal. I am finally FREE.

I am not afraid to ask for help. Just as athletes have trainers and coaches, I also take advantage of those people and the resources around me who are able and willing to support and encourage me as I tackle this food addiction challenge.

I choose mentors and role models who know what it’s like to struggle and stretch, to grow and win, so that I may use their wisdom to overcome my challenges.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. As a Curvy Goddess with a food addiction, do I have realistic expectations about the lifelong nature of cravings food addiction recovery?

2. Do I believe, and act on the belief, that standing strong this time will make it easier to recover from my cravings food addiction next time? If there is a next time?

3. Do I make use of others out there who can support me in my cravings food addiction project and help me strengthen my inner muscles?

Chances are there are healthy food alternatives that you can introduce into your diet that you’ll actually enjoy and will beat the cravings food that aren’t so healthy will make worse.

While you may still miss some of the offending foods, you can save them for special occasions and, instead, indulge in some new healthier foods that will eventually be standard healthy fare in your life.

Here is a list of top cravings food offenders:

1. French Fries. French fries are everywhere. While some fast food places are currently offering alternatives to French fries, for the most part they’re still served as a standard. French fries are notorious in triggering cravings. Food that really is not food but what I call processed “food stuff”.

I don’t think white potatoes are that healthy even if they are baked but avoid the deep-fried form altogether.

If you enjoy potatoes, consider eating a baked potato or opt to enjoy mashed potatoes using greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream once in a while.

Have the sweet potatoes as they’re packed with vitamins and fiber. Eating more sweet potatoes will help decrease your cravings food tendencies.

Donuts stimulate more cravings

3. Ice Cream. Ice cream can be a popular way to end an evening, but definitely save this treat for special occasions only. Sugar and fat are such a deadly combo in triggering cravings food tendencies.

The fat content is high and bedtime is the worst time of day to eat high calorie foods.

The good news is that there are some healthy treats similar to ice cream that you can enjoy instead.

Try some greek yogurt with your favorite organic berries. I love greek yogurt with pomegranates and banana. Yum!

4. Fruit Smoothies. Fruit smoothies make the worst cravings food offender list because they’re a health food in disguise.

Sure they are made of fresh fruit, but there is often added sugar and/or cream, standard cravings food triggers.

They’re also often served in large portions.

This means that one smoothie may give all of your calories for the day.

You can combat this problem by making your own smoothies out of fresh fruit, or you can opt for smaller portions.

5. Pie. Pies are another dessert item that’s best left for a special occasion.

They’re packed with extra sugar and, often, large amounts of trans fat.

One slice of pecan pie can actually top the 500 calorie mark plus will aggravate cravings food addictions if you are prone to it.

You can attempt lower calorie pies by using more fruit and less sugar, cream and nut additives to help alleviate the cravings food triggers.

6. Chocolate. Chocolate is certainly a tough one to give up since it’s probably the most favorite cravings food offender of all-time.

It tastes great and can even make you feel better.

However, it’s high in calories and fat and, therefore, should be limited.

If you must have chocolate opt for dark chocolate in small quantities because it actually has the health benefit of antioxidants.

7. Margarine. While margarine was once advertised as a healthy alternative to butter, it’s actually not.

It doesn’t contain cholesterol, but many cheaper varieties contain trans fatty acids.

Data is coming back about the health risks of consuming trans fats, so they’re best avoided all together.

Your best bet is to use smaller quantities of butter when necessary.

Low Fat Alternatives

We ignore how bad the cravings food offenders can be for our health. You’ll find that most of the cravings food offenders have lower fat alternatives which may be just as harmful because of the higher sugar content in the lower fat versions. Go for real food. Food that’s whole and unprocessed. Keep in mind that you can indulge every once in awhile, but sticking to real food most of the times is key to a healthy and happy Curvy Body.

Almond Milk Based Shake

Avocado-Cauliflower Mash & Tilapia

I LOVE Aegina. I look up to this woman because she just puts it out there. And she never apologizes for it.

She shared with me about her consultation to a plastic surgeon to actually get her whole body lifted.

Her intention was to maybe see what an inner thigh lift was all about but if she could get her whole body lifted then what the heck?

Well she didn’t go through with it but she learned so much about herself from that adventure on her path to self-love.

Scallops with Veggies

Maybe I am assuming much. And one of my assumptions is that you have exotic…crazy…insane food habits.

Iced Coffee with Mocha - Chocolate Fix

Bagel w/Butter - Trying not to judge

You, Curvy Goddess see food as more than fuel. Food can mean ‘Love’, so it will comfort. It may be a weapon so it is able to destroy the good place that you may be in.

I sure can vouch for all of these meanings. Food is my Achilles heel. Food is not just food for me. Food has meaning. It has power.

It makes me do things that no man could ever motivate me to do. I would more likely writhe in a huge vat of chocolate pudding than______________________ in the woods with Bob.

Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl

Artificial Energy - Sweet Liquid

I am the Mood Swinger. My cravings food log will reveal to you that based on my mood at a certain moment I will either eat like a truck driver or eat like a “good girl” SHOULD.

Sometimes the pressure of the “good girl” totally irks me and Mack, the truck driver will stick around for weeks while “good girl” Diane can go in-hiding.

Green Goodness

Fizzy Lemon Essence

Certain cravings food will satisfy but most often it won’t because the cravings are not true cravings with me. There are certain needs that food will never be able to satisfy…Take it out of the gutter. Thank you.