Do YOU Have a Food Addiction? - Ep 97 - Made Fit TV

We all have habits that serve and fulfill a purpose in our lives.  One that we can all relate to is the dreaded food cravings. We all have a sweet spot for something; fast food, sodas, coffee, frosting, cheese… the list of crazy comfort foods could go on.

Small indulgences are healthy once in a while.  But when those indulgences begin interfering with your thoughts, actions, and even your everyday life, that’s when you should take a step back and see if these “cravings” are not more of an “addiction.”

In this week’s Made Fit TV episode, I provide some tips that may help you fight those nagging food cravings that always steal your attention or sabotage your health plan.  In addition, I have provided some questions below that you can ask yourself to see if your cravings are something more severe.  Please note that if you believe that you may have an addiction of any kind, you should contact a doctor or specialist that handles that specific issue.

Are Your Food Cravings an Addiction?

Are you really hungry for what you are craving?

Do you overindulge to the point that you make yourself sick every time you give in to your craving?

Do you allow your cravings to dictate the events or outcome of your day?

What actions and/or events lead to the cravings? (Where are you when they happen? Who are you with?  What are you doing? What time of the day do they occur?)

How are you thinking when you crave? (positive or negative, happy or sad, angry or excited, depressed or content)

Do you place blame when you crave? (onto yourself, other people, situations, environment, entities, circumstances)

How do you function if you do not give into the craving? Do you turn to another addiction to fulfill the initial craving?