Craving pizza, fries, or that extra cheesy burger but worried about your health goals? You’re not alone! We all have some days when we want to have a feast with our favourite food, whether it’s burgers or panipuri, or even a pack of chips. Well, the good news is you don’t have to give up your beloved indulgences entirely. Fitness coach Raj Ganpath, in his recent video, shared simple yet smart hacks that let you enjoy junk food without sabotaging your health.
Taking to his Instagram page, Ganpath shared the hacks to devour junk food but also enjoy it in moderation. He stated, “We are going to eat junk anyway. So, let’s make sure it is worth it and that we’re smart about it.” Well, I totally agree.
So, here’s how you can strike the perfect balance between satisfying your taste buds and staying on track, as per the fitness coach.
Make sure you truly enjoy it
Ganpath started by asking you to make every bite worth eating. He explained, “Make sure it is amazing. The only reason we eat junk food is to have fun. We really enjoy the taste and the experience. So, make sure any junk food that you’re eating really fits the bill. Make sure you truly enjoy it. Make sure it blows your mind. Don’t have it simply because someone is offering it to you or because you have nothing else to do.”
Big no to junk food when you are hungry
He went on to explain why you should never indulge in junk food when you’re hungry. “Extreme hunger and junk food do not go well together,” the fitness coach stated. He further continued, “Because when you’re extremely hungry, you tend to consume large portions of food, and junk food is not meant to be consumed in large portions for many many health reasons.”
Ganpath advised, “So, if you are very hungry, make sure you don’t open your favourite food delivery app. Don’t go to a store and stand in front of the chocolate aisle. Don’t open a box of cookies and sit in front of the TV. Instead eat something healthy like fruits, vegetables, and protein. Bring your hunger levels down to a manageable extent and then consider junk food”
Make it hard to access
The last and most important tip the fitness coach shared is “make it hard to access.” He explained, “If you order junk food in large quantities and store it at home, it is simply a matter of time before you feel demotivated or before you feel sorry for yourself or before you fight with someone or before you feel like you deserve a treat and you go looking for junk food.”
“So, make it inconvenient. Order in small portions and finish it off. If you are not able to finish it off, toss the rest. It is cheap enough. If you need more, you can always order more. It’s a little more inconvenient than just having it at home, but that’s the point,” Ganpath concluded.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for any concerns or questions regarding your health or medical condition.
