Eating urges can disrupt your day, especially if they happen frequently. You may feel the urge for a candy bar, pastry or bag of potato chips over fruits and vegetables, which can wreak havoc on your waistline and leave you hungry again in a few hours. KidsHealth.com states that binges often occur for hard-to-identify emotional reasons. Healthy lifestyle changes can help curb out-of-control eating urges.
Step 1
Do your favorite exercise. Whether it's a walk around the block, a yoga class or sprints on the treadmill, the American Physiological Society reports that exercise boosts hormones that control appetite.
Step 2
Distract yourself with activities that boost your mood. Leave the house and visit a friend, go window shopping or just sit in the park with a good book.
Step 3
Eat high-nutrient foods every few hours. Fill up with fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein.
Step 4
Visit a nutritionist or dietitian to work out an eating plan based on highly-nutritious foods and healthy snacks.
Step 5
See a behavioral therapist or attend group therapy if you believe you may have a binge eating disorder. Eating disorders usually require therapy.
