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Dining Psychology
Understanding How And Why You Eat Or
Overeat
Jason Flintstone
We've all heard the expression that our eyes are bigger than
our stomach, but for many that's still no reason to STOP indulging
or enjoying their probably way too generous portions. But,
experts assert that staying healthy as well as physically
fit means listening to your body, eating when you're hungry
and, YES, stopping when your are not. And they offer basic
tips for calling it quits.
1. Control Yourself And Your Hunger "Pains": Experts
asserts that many hunger pains are merely a bodily request
for water (or some exercise). But, how will you know which
ones are legitimate and which are not. Well, if you drink
water, coffee, teas, or get up and walk around but the pains
are still there, chances are your body needs food. But, if
they are NOT, stop yourself from giving into your weakness
and your cravings.
2. Keep An Eye On Your Plate: Take time out to eat
so you can literally concentrate and focus on what you are
doing. Multitasking can make you lose site of what you are
munching on, or how much, and you could wind up eating more
than you normally would or want to.
3. Tune Into Your Own Body Language: A balanced diet
means mostly veggies with a small portion of lean protein
and a starch that will normally satisfy you after one serving.
So, if you are craving seconds, consider firstly how MUCH
of everything you actually ate during "round 1", what is consisted
of, and give your body enough time to resister the intake.
Experts suggest waiting about 20 minutes before filling up
again…noting that most times you probably won't still be hungry.
If you are, you can always go back for more.
4. Don't Confuse Apples And Oranges: Experts assert
that it's easy to interchange physical hunger and fullness
for emotional hunger and fullness, and they stress the importance
of refraining from emotional eating (or rather overeating).
They recommend keeping a food journal and noting your triggers
and addressing some "WHY" questions when you realize you let
your emotions get the best of you.
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Article Source:
www.iSnare.com
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