If you’re starting a new weight loss program (or a new diet), one of the hardest things you’ll deal with in the first several days is having to manage your cravings for certain foods and drinks.

This is especially true if you’re cutting out a lot of processed foods and sugars (you know, junk food!).

For me, that’s dark chocolate covered almonds, but for you that might be potato chips or a certain sugary soft drink.

Either way, our goal is to not give in to those cravings and ultimately to eliminate them.

In this video, I share several tips to help you manage these cravings, including the following:

– Remove “trigger foods” and drinks from your home
– Drink plenty of water, including lemon water and herbal tea
– Use lots of seasonings with your food
– Drink 1 Zevia per day (if allowed on your program)
– Chew Pur gum (if allowed on your program)

When it comes to your weight loss plan (or your health plan in general), there are going to be key aspects of your plan that you want to follow every single day.

And one of the best ways to make sure you follow your plan is to track every single thing you want to improve. This can include tracking the following:

– The foods you’re eating
– Your water intake
– Any supplements you’re taking, such as a multivitamin and probiotics
– Your exercise level, including your steps
– Positive mindset books, videos and audio
– Sleep