Me: Do you have any recommendations for dealing with cravings for foods that are sweet, fatty, or both?

Coach David Warden: Let yourself eat foods that are sweet and fatty. If you body is craving sweet and fatty, it probably means it needs it. But the difference is the kinds of sweet or fatty foods and the portion size. For example:

- Piece of whole fruit (peach, strawberry, grapes, whatever you like) instead of a donut.
- Almond or peanut butter instead of regular butter on toast.
- Coconut ice cream instead of regular ice cream (yes, it is loaded with fat, but it is a better kind of fat. If you are going to have fat, eat the kind that is better for you)
- Tuna fish or turkey instead of read meat.

Eat right after a workout to reduce cravings later in the day. I hate “rules” in nutrition planning, but a simple “guideline” would be to only eat foods that are high in fat and sugar right after a workout.

Psychologically, you know that you can still have them, and physiologically, it is the best time to take them in. Try not to eat after dinner, as this is where a ton of extras calories are consumed.