"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights courage of participants to engage in most fearsome and disgusting acts.

Most of contestants are willing to sacrifice their dignity for sake of prize money. So what does that imply? It implies that with proper mindset, determination, and will power, you can conquer your fear.

Everyone has some sort of fear. It may be brought about by any one or more of following reasons.

1) by a traumatic past incident (like being bitten by a dog) 2) by influence of other people 3) by their own negative way of thinking

But are you going to let fear take over your life? Will you remain a hostage of your fear forever?

You must take necessary steps to overcome your fright. It's all in mind.

Do you envy other people when you see them enjoying wild rides, and you're just stuck in a corner because you're too terrified to give it a try?

My suggestion is to face your fear head-on. Imagine yourself enjoying experience instead of exaggerating things that make you worry. (Unless of course you have health problems, then taking wild rides may not be a good idea).

I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination weakens every time I think about munching into one, hearing crunch, and getting that first taste of its salty flavor. Pure heaven. Although you don't flip over chips, probably there's another food that lures you into refrigerator or pantry cabinet. According to one study, 97% of women (compared to 68% of men) experience cravings on food.

How do you control these urges that drag you in an intoxicated shape away from your diet plan and down into swirling vortex of pleasure? I researched on topic to give you expert advice on how to enjoy that art called eating without turning in into a feeding frenzy. Read on - and never again feel guilty about eating a chocolate chip cookie.

Take Charge of Your Eating Habits.

Try to control number of food cravings you experience. It appears to be impossible for humans like us, but if you psyche yourself and develop fewer cravings, then slowly you'll submit to fewer cravings.

According to one study of nearly 500 women, researchers found that women who received a daily 1, 200 milligram calcium supplement reduced their number of premenstrual food cravings by 54%. To reach same result by getting needed calcium intake from food, rely on skim milk and yogurt. Sounds a bit difficult for all lactose intolerant? Try some calcium-fortified foods or juices like cheese and calcium-filled orange juices. If you don't feel you can get sufficient calcium from food, make up difference using a supplement of calcium carbonate or calcium citrate.

How about something relaxing? When you're anxious, body produces more of hormone cortisol, which may increase amount of carbohydrates you want to eat. Sweets or carbohydrates temporarily increase our levels of serotonin, making us feel calm and relaxed.