Choosing cookies over carrots does not mean that you lack all willpower. Cravings are powerful and it is normal (and frustrating!) to feel as though you don’t have much control over them. When we crave foods, it is our body's way of telling us that something is off - feeling out of balance. After indulging in cravings, one often feels a sense of shame, guilt or physical discomfort. Craving foods does not mean that you will never reach your health goals or lose weight. It is simply an efficient way in which our body communicates with us.
