Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 5 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: 8 Simple Ways to Conquer Your Cravings Hello and welcome back…I hope you’re having a fabulous start to your summer and wanted to let you know that we have reached the final episode of season 5! I’ll be taking a little break for some summertime R&R with my kids and hubby but I didn’t want to leave you hanging without talking about one of my biggest issues when it comes to PCOS...cravings! This week, I will be sharing some insights and strategies that I think you are going to find very helpful. The better we understand our cravings, the more equipped we are to deal with them without feeling guilty or deprived. You’ll discover why cravings aren’t really your fault, and what may be causing them. Do you ever notice how some foods make you crave more food? This is how processed food is designed – to keep us wanting more. This ties into the topic of portion control too – processed food can be addicting. Foods that are addictive can cause us to crave them. Think about when you’re stressed – what do you crave? Do you crave the same thing when you’re bored or hungry? Think about the different cravings you may have and how you can add in healthier options. Sometimes it’s a matter of not skipping meals, which makes it difficult to make healthy food choices.  As part of this episode, I share my 8 favorite ideas for conquering cravings.  So join me today as we discuss the 8 simple ways that I use to deal with those nasty cravings and don’t worry…I’ll be back to kick off an amazing season 6 in mid-August with some very special guests that I think you’re really going to love. Ok so let’s jump in… What have you noticed that triggers cravings for you? What do you usually crave the most in those instances? Let us know on Instagram and have a fantastic summer! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for  “The PCOS Revolution!” And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now;) Thanks for listening! To learn more about the brand new PCOS Revolution Academy,  click here! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for general audience only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice.