When it comes to losing weight, there's more to slimming your stomach then counting the number of calories going in against the number of calories being burned away. Though your fitness waist trainer, or slim belt can help you to improve the amount of fat you burn on a regular basis during your regular bouts of exercise, the truth is that you also need to know how to get a handle on your food cravings if you want to make a long-term change to your appearance.

When you eat and what you eat matters when you want the perfect silhouette, but sometimes overcoming constant food cravings and controlling your appetite can feel impossible. Fortunately, there are various steps you can take to improve the situation. If you're concerned about feeling hungry all the time, try the following tips.

1.    Don't Skip Meals

First of all, you should always be aiming to eat three meals a day, plus one snack if you're hungry. Any more than that and you might struggle to achieve your weight loss goals - even with your waist compression band in place. It's also a good idea to space your meals out during the day so that you never have to go longer than four hours without eating. Making sure that your stomach is constantly satisfied - without relying on an endless supply of snacks is essential for avoiding the angry stomach grumble that most of us suffer with mid-day.

Eat all of your meals, including breakfast, and this will keep your hunger hormones and blood sugar levels stable. At the same time, a hearty breakfast will reduce the amount of ghrelin (the hunger hormone), in your system, so you feel more satisfied all day long.

2.    Get Some Rest

It can feel as though you're far too busy to hit the snooze button on your morning alarm, but sometimes it's crucial to ensure that you're getting the right amount of rest - for instance, when you're trying to manage your weight with your slim belt. Sleep isn't a luxury - it's a necessity. The hormones ghrelin and leptin regulate your appetite and both of these are directly impacted by the amount of sleep you get. Too little rest means that you'll be far hungrier throughout the day as your body searches for regular sources of energy.

3.     Stay Hydrated in your Fitness Waist Trainer

If you feel as though you're basically starving away, you might find that it helps to pour yourself a large bottle of water. Sometimes drinking can reduce the urge to snack, and many of us confuse a feeling of hunger with the sensation of being dehydrated. You could always be creative by adding some slices of fresh citrus to the mix or a sprig of mint. Water can keep you hydrated and flush toxins out of your body so you don't have to worry about stomach aches and feelings of groggy discomfort.

4.    Distract yourself

Sometimes, the best way to make sure that you don't overeat is to give yourself something other than food to focus on. If you're busy with countless tasks throughout the day then the chances are you'll really only start to feel those hunger pangs when you're actually hungry - rather than when you're just a bit bored or looking for a source of comfort to help you deal with everyday stress, or fill up the extra space behind your fitness waist trainer.