How About Some Chipotle...uh I mean Tetris?
So I guess this isn't that sassy, but it's really interesting...a sassy/clever trick, if you will.
So I was perusing the Mashable headlines this morning when one particularly caught my eye.
"A Quick 'Tetris' Game Can Curb Cravings for Cigarettes or Food"
Say whaaaaat?
Apparently Plymouth University in the UK conducted a study that tested Elaborated Intrusion Theory, suggesting that imagery is central to our cravings and that images give the brain a visual task to suppress urges.
Basically, cravings usually last only a few minutes, where the brain pictures the craving.
So, if this is me we're talking about, I am picturing Chipotle...
...mmmm Chipotle...
Anyway.
Supposedly, all the brain needs is a little distraction during the craving and then it passes!
Enter Tetris.
Researches said that if you play Tetris (or in my mind, any little game) for short bursts of time, you will trick and distract your brain from craving Chipotle. Uh, I mean, food or booze or cigarettes or whatever it is that you're craving and you shouldn't.
Check out the story here. It links to the study (that I'm too lazy to read myself).
Anyone else downloading Tetris from the app store right now (or dreaming about Chipotle)?
9 comments:
I too find myself dreaming about Chipotle on the reg...I wonder if this really works!!
Now I just want some Chipotle haha
I could totally go for a bowl loaded with guac now... mmmm Chipotle!
Haha I really need to try it. Right now. Before I go run to Chipotle.
Too bad Mario Kart doesn't have the same effect. Instead, it makes me chug wine and pig out on cheese. :-(
How interesting is this! I hope Candy Crush counts. ;)
How does someone even think of these things?!
The best excuse ever to play a game. It's good for me!
Haha I might need to dig up my game boy if this is true ;)
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