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Don’t Worry, You’re Not Going to Starve

Saturday, April 1, 2006

Believe it or not, one of the silliest fears and most common issues dieters face is the fear of going hungry. “If I don’t eat the whole sandwich, I know I’ll be hungry in about an hour, and since I’ll be stuck in that meeting, I won’t be able to eat again until dinner time, so I’d better just eat the whole thing, even though I’m not really hungry for it now.” Sound familiar? If this is you, it’s time to get realistic. A little hunger is nothing to be afraid of, but if you’re convinced that you can’t deal with the pangs of “starvation,” then heed this advice: carry a granola bar (or dried fruit, nuts or another healthy snack) in your bag, purse, glove box, or briefcase. Then you’ll have no excuse for overeating when you’re not really hungry for more, because you’ll remember that you have a hunger-calming healthy snack at your fingertips whenever you need it.