After you have eaten your body converts your food into glucose so that it can be used to nourish you. Higher levels of glucose in the blood are what help you to feel full after you have eaten. As your body utilizes the glucose, levels drop and this is when you get the urge to snack. This is usually when willpower gives way to the biscuit tin!
Another reason for cravings when dieting is because you have become used to eating frequently, and these craving are based more on habit rather than metabolism. It does take time for your body to adjust to the new, lower caloric amounts, and until it does, you will feel hungry nearly all the time.
Using Appetite Suppressants
One way to avoid food cravings is to consider using appetite suppressants. These are available as both prescription and over-the-counter products and can help you take control of your cravings and hopefully lose weight.
There are several other ways that appetite suppressants might be able to help you lose weight.
Some work by making your body think that you are full, regardless of actually when you ate, therefore curbing your appetite and making you more inclined to eat less than usual.
Some suppressants also help to increase your metabolism and burn calories. This means you can continue to enjoy the foods that you like whilst still losing weight. This benefit is extremely helpful in allowing the dieter to stick to their diet as they are not having to restrict certain foods.
Another problem is with excessive weight gain which is when the stomach has increased in size to accommodate large amounts of food to deal with. This is where appetite suppressants are a great help. If you are able to decrease the physical amount of food you eat every day, then it is likely that your stomach will return to its normal size and you won’t need as much food to make you feel satisfied.
How Long Do You Need To Take Appetite Suppressants?
Most people find that they do not have to take appetite suppressants forever. It usually takes several weeks or even months to help the dieter overcome the initial pressure of their cravings and start to return their body to normal so they do not need to eat as much in order to feel as satisfied. Appetite suppressants can also help you to reach your weight goal.
