Effective Weight Loss – How You Eat

You may be wondering what effective weight loss has to do with how you eat. We have 100% complete control of every morsel of food we choose to put in our mouth. It is also our choice of how and when we eat that food.

Eat breakfast. … Getting up and starting your day with out food is like starting your car on empty. Your body has been on a fast for eight to twelve hours. It needs fuel to get up and go.

Eat more often. … Eating small meals or a snack every three hours increases your metabolism. You are keeping your internal “fuel tank” on full for optimal performance. You won’t be starving yourself, so you’re less apt to choose the wrong foods. It’s usually when we feel “starved” that we grab that snickers bar for a quick pick me up.

Eat slowly. … Take smaller bites. It takes up to thirty minutes for your brain to register full. Make the time to sit down and relax to make your meal a pleasurable experience.

Enjoy your food. … Be fully aware of what you are eating. Devour each bite. Take the time to smell and taste your food. You are less likely to truly enjoy your food if you are feeling stressed, depressed angry or experiencing other negative emotions.

Serve food on individual plates. … Serving food “family style” encourages the whole family to overeat. By serving each person on their individual plate you are ensured everyone in your family is getting correct portion sizes.

Eat only at a designated place. … Sit down and appreciate your meal. Make your surroundings as comfortable and peaceful as possible. This will eliminate “closet eating”.

Ambiance. … What’s going on around you? Try to eat with pleasant sounds and activities as often as possible. A pleasant surroundings helps you to relax and enjoy your meal.

Avoid Mindless Eating. … Don’t eat while standing up. Don’t read watch TV, play on your computer or talk on the phone while eating. Abstain from eating while driving as much as possible.

DON’T STARVE yourself. … This does nothing to help you achieve your goal and can actually hurt your efforts. It’s just like running your car on empty. It spits and sputters and does not get you where you want to go. Eat too little and you will lower your metabolism. Food is our energy. We need it to live and to be healthy.

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