Cravings are a tricky thing. Psychologically, they seem like a “need”, but are actually a “want”, and it’s rarely in our best interests to give in to them.

OK, so they’re not all must-read. However, several of these tips are things you wouldn’t normally think of, though they make complete sense.

My favorite:

Distract yourself. If only ice cream will do, it’s a craving, not hunger. “Cravings typically last ten minutes,” says John Foreyt, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine. Recognize that and divert your mind: Call someone, listen to music, run an errand, meditate or exercise.

Read all 10 tips at RD.com. Maybe next weekend I’ll use some of these tips, rather than have a three-day caloric bender, where I vaguely remember eating Oreo filling from a bucket.