One of the biggest enemies of any diet is cravings. There is always the temptation to eat something that doesn't fit into our eating plan, and that's why here are some tips to stay strong. Being strong during the diet starts at home, where one lays the foundation for good eating habits. The first tip for maintaining the diet is to be strong when shopping at the supermarket. If you don’t have sweets or chocolates at home, you’ll get used to living without them. The idea is that once you're shopping, you must be determined to buy only the ingredients that are allowed, making it much harder to stray from your diet. Another important point is to avoid boredom. For many, having free time is synonymous with eating, but if instead you have several activities besides work or household chores, you'll be distracted enough not to think about food. The most recommended would be to engage in some form of aerobic exercise, but anything that distracts you from your routine and keeps you away from snacks will help. Stay hydrated; many times we confuse thirst with hunger, which can lead us to overeat. If you keep a bottle of water, tea, or some fruit drink with you, you can not only stay hydrated but also keep your stomach full without having to consume extra food.

Lemon Water Recipe

Ingredients: - 6 limes - 6 cups of water - 4 tablespoons of sugar (to taste) Click here to find out how to prepare this drink.   Ironically, it’s important to allow yourself some guilty pleasures from time to time. If you keep in mind that hard work and discipline will result in a reward, which can be anything from a slice of cake to a full dinner of your choice, you will be more willing to stick to the diet. This isn’t something you can allow yourself every week, but it can happen at least once a month; a reward for your good performance is important.

Peach Crepes with Cream Recipe

Ingredients: - 1 cup of flour for the batter - 1 egg for the batter - 2 tablespoons of melted butter for the batter - 1 1/2 cups of milk for the batter - 1 cup of cream for the sauce - 1 can of condensed milk for the sauce - 1 can of peaches in syrup for filling - 1/4 cup of sliced and toasted almonds for decoration If you want to see how to prepare these crepes, click here.   Another way to ration what you eat is to customize your dishes. If you often eat out, try to find places where you can design your own menu. A good example is salad restaurants where you choose what goes in, and there are even places where you can order a pizza and customize it to your liking. This way, you can still go out, eat out, and maintain your diet.

Spinach Salad with Grilled Salmon Recipe

Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons of orange juice - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice - 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard - orange zest - olive oil - 3 tablespoons of green onions - pepper to taste - 1 kilo of salmon fillet cut into 8 slices, each 2 cm thick - 6 cups of spinach - 4 tablespoons of pine nuts To see the steps for preparing this salad, click here.   In the world of diets, there are things called distractors. This can be a piece of gum or some low-calorie vegetable like celery. The idea is that as soon as you feel a craving, you go straight for one of these products and consume it; this will help calm the temptation until it's time for a proper meal like breakfast or dinner.   Ultimately, the idea is to stay motivated, whether it’s with a photograph, a poster, a phrase, or anything else. If you have a goal in sight, it will be easier to stay strong, and this goal can come in many forms; it could be your family, an upcoming event, or simply having a good reason to strive makes all the effort worthwhile.  

"What are your tips for staying away from temptations?"