Ice cream was invented as far back as the second century B.C.It lines the freezer shelves of the frozen desserts section of every grocery store because it is made with as little as four ingredients.Ice cream contains a lot of saturated fat and sugar, both of which need to be consumed in moderation.The better option is to stop eating ice cream.
Step 1: You can try frozen yogurt.
frozen yogurt is a healthier option if you want a cold, creamy, and sweet food.In America, frozen yogurt does not have to have a fat content requirement because it is not made from cream.It is made from milk.Some frozen yogurt can contain as much fat or sugar as ice cream.To make sure the brand you buy is a healthier choice, be sure to compare labels.
Step 2: Take a look at banana swirl.
A simple but surprisingly delicious treat, banana swirl is made by peeling and freezing ripe bananas and then pureeing them in a food processor or blender until they reach a similar consistency to soft-serve ice cream.A cup of banana swirl only has about a hundred calories, which is less than the amount of ice cream that can be found in a cup.A cup of banana swirl is packed with vitamins.Adding a pinch of cinnamon or a small squeeze of chocolate syrup will make your banana swirl even more delicious.For a more traditional fruit smoothie, you can use any other fruits you like, but nothing beats the texture and taste of banana, which mimics ice cream without added sugar.
Step 3: It's possible to get a glass of chocolate milk.
It's possible that your body is telling you that you need more dairy or you have a deficiency in it.A glass of chocolate milk has about 158 calories and 2.5 grams of fat.
Step 4: Don't eat large portions.
Measure your portion sizes when you eat ice cream.A serving of ice cream is usually half a cup or a scoop.As an occasional treat, this serving is acceptable.You shouldn't eat an entire block of ice cream in a single sitting.Half a cup of ice cream has around 140 calories.It's okay to eat this once in a while as a dessert, but it won't ruin a healthy diet.If you eat an entire beer, you are consuming around 600 calories in one sitting.
Step 5: Don't eat ice cream related things.
The "out of sight, out of mind" technique is used to avoid the ice cream aisle at the grocery store.For anyone, don't keep ice cream in the freezer.It is possible for someone in your household to get ice cream when they are out of the house.If your commute passes by an ice cream shop frequently, you should consider changing it.You can take a route that is free of ice cream.
Step 6: Train yourself to react differently when it comes to ice cream.
Is there a specific moment or thought that makes you crave ice cream?Think about the things you have done before an ice cream craving and see if they triggered the craving.If you find that you have a triggering event for ice cream, it's a good idea to work on an action plan to prevent yourself from reacting to it.Things like marketing can be included in the Triggers.2 tubs of ice cream for $5 is on sale this week.The billboard is advertising the newflavor of the month.The jingle for the ice cream truck.
Step 7: Don't eat if you're not consciously eating.
Sometimes we eat more food when we don't pay attention to the process of eating.We may not be paying attention because we're distracted by something else, which causes us to not notice the tastes and flavors we are eating.Many of us eat while watching TV, reading a book, at a movie theater, watching sports, or chatting with friends, but all of these things can cause us to eat more than we would otherwise.If you want to not eat ice cream, you have to make an agreement with yourself.If you don't find the time to concentrate only on eating ice cream, you will have something better to do.The experience of eating ice cream and enjoying it will help you to eat less if you cheat and eat some.We need to keep our hands busy.Pick up something non-edible to play with instead of using your hands to eat.It won't impact your diet, but you can still do this unconsciously.
Step 8: You can make other ways to feel good without ice cream.
Our bodies make opioids when we eat things with fat and sugar.We have to engage in activities that make us feel relaxed and calm in order to achieve the same results without ice cream.Our brains won't need ice cream to make us feel better once we're used to other activities.Are you eating ice cream because you are sad?Do you eat ice cream to reward yourself?Think of other ways to reward yourself.A new scarf, a new episode of your favorite show, or a night at the opera with friends are possibilities.Do you eat ice cream because you feel like you deserve it?If you prefer a food treat, try a bowl of low-sugar cereal, a cup of hot tea, or even a small glass of wine, all of which can help you relax and prepare for bed.Try non-food ways of relaxing like a hot bath with candles, a massage, or several chapters of a new book.
Step 9: Get plenty of sleep.
It is difficult to get enough shut eye if you don't have a daily schedule.It is important to make sure you are well rested so that you don't over eat and indulge in that extra bowl of ice cream.Research shows that people who get enough sleep are less likely to over eat.In extreme exhaustion, your body is desperate for quick energy, which it can find in a high amount of calories, sugar, and carbohydrates.A lack of sleep and hormones that help control appetite are related.Proper appetite stimulation and proper levels of hormones help regulate how much food we eat.
Step 10: You can eat at regular intervals.
Have you used the excuse that you missed breakfast to have ice cream tonight?While it might result in the same amount of calories on that day, it robs your body of needed vitamins and can cause you to over eat the next day to make up for it.When you are awake, have a meal or snack every 3-4 hours.An average day will result in 5 meals per day.Spreading out your eating will help stop cravings by keeping your body's hunger cues at bay, and also stop the awful energy crash when your blood sugar drops suddenly.
Step 11: It's a good idea to include meat with every meal.
Many people indulge in ice cream at the end of the day because they are hungry again, having eaten a less-than-satisfying dinner.Some of those cravings are kept at bay by the fact that you are eating a lot of meat.It will stop you from feeling like you need an ice cream cone to get you by till dinner or as a late night snack if you eat a lot of protein with every meal.
Step 12: Drink more water.
Thirst is confused for hunger because they both have the same symptoms.If you want to have ice cream first, have a large glass of water.If you feel full with the water, you won't feel like ice cream.If you want to control your appetite, start drinking water on a regular basis.The cravings can be prevented in the first place.
Step 13: Be aware of what you eat.
Have you ever sat down to a movie with a container of Ben and Jerry's and before the opening credits have ended, you've finished the whole container without even realizing it?Unconscious eating is very common.We are not aware that we are eating.Don't allow yourself to take another bite until you've eaten the food you put in your mouth.Slow down your eating by savouring each bite.Don't eat ice cream while you watch a movie or surf the internet.Let the joy of the activity be enough and savor the moment.If I eat this ice cream, will I be able to control myself?Will I feel shame, blame or guilt if I eat this ice cream?Put that ice cream aside and have something else if you answer yes to one or both of the questions.
Step 14: Allow yourself to be emotional.
One of the reasons we like ice cream is that it makes us feel better.One of the reasons we want to feel better is because we don't allow ourselves to truly experience our emotions.Allow yourself to feel the emotions instead of trying to ignore them.If you have to, cry.Discuss what you are feeling with someone.You can write down your feelings in a journal.Allow yourself to feel emotions instead of being soothed by ice cream.
Step 15: There are other ways to deal with PMS.
It is true that some women might crave ice cream during the few days leading up to their period, as a part of a cluster of symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome.If you know the correlation between your ice cream consumption and your menstrual cycle, you can save yourself from being a slave to ice Cream during those days.Don't eat something else.The truth is that most women burn up to 15% more calories during their period, as the body works hard to cleanse the womb and prepare for another month.Since you need more calories, it is normal to feel hungrier.If you want to lose weight, eat frozen yogurt, a smoothie, or a glass of chocolate milk instead of ice cream.Those things will satisfy your craving for something cold and sweet, but also give you more nutrition for your money.Don't put it in the house before your period.Don't buy it in advance because it will be harder to get when you want it.A hot bath, a good book, or even a small glass of wine can help soothe your body and emotions.
Step 16: Be a leader, not a follower.
It is not necessary to order ice cream for dessert just because everyone else is ordering it.It doesn't matter what they think about you.Do what you want to do, not what everyone else is doing.
Step 17: Get help.
If you have tried other methods of eliminating ice cream from your diet, but none of them have worked, you might need to get some expert help.You can reach out to a doctor, therapist, or a registered dietitian.A counselor or doctor can help you identify the root causes of your addiction, and set you up with a personalized plan to eliminate the problem.If you have a food addiction, remember that food manufacturers purposely make food, like ice cream, with a combination of ingredients that creates feelings of pleasure and satisfaction, so they create a product that people will crave.