Crush Your Cravings challenge, powered by Compass One Healthcare

It’s a common scenario: That bag of potato chips or cookie you’ve resisted all day becomes all you can think about at 3 p.m. The more you try to ignore it, the stronger the urge becomes. You know if you give in, you’ll regret it (and derail your commitment to healthier eating). Somehow, knowing this only makes the food you’re trying to avoid more tempting.

We’ve all faced it: The craving that lurks in the shadows and leaps out at us when we’re tired, stressed, sad, or bored. How does it always appear when we’re most vulnerable?

As it turns out, cravings arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and emotional factors. Fluctuations in hormones, low blood sugar, and physical or mental fatigue cause our bodies to seek quick energy sources. Eating foods that contain fat, salt, and sugar satisfies that urge, but only briefly. Then our blood sugar crashes, causing more cravings. The cycle starts all over again — to the detriment of our health and well-being.

The good news is you can overcome cravings with the right strategy. During this 10-day challenge, you’ll learn tips to successfully resist them with easy, healthy food swaps and simple behavior changes. Discover small tweaks that lead to lasting habits, greater energy, and better health.

Ready to crush those cravings? Start this challenge here.