I'm sure you have noticed that there are people out there who seem to be able to eat what they like, as often as they want, and never seem to put any great amount of weight on. These people have energy by the bag-load, rarely display any signs of sickness, and portray an image of confidence in everything they do. By the same token, there are many people who starve themselves at every given opportunity, have tried every diet from Atkins to South Beach, yet still manage to pile on the pounds. These people often suffer from frequent illness, almost non-existent levels of energy, and an inherent lack of self-esteem.
The roots of people's eating behaviour can often be attributed to their upbringing, and the system of eating taught to them by their parents and family members. Wasn't it often the case that you were told to finish all the food on your plate, as it was rude to leave those morsels, lovingly prepared over a hot stove? This way of thinking has caused many people to follow a path in their eating habits, which has a detrimental effect on the way their body handles food. We all know deep down that the portions served in many restaurants and cafe's are way too much, but we still do our level best to finish every last bit.
The only way out of this cycle is to re-train your body and mind in the way they handle hunger and satisfaction. There are 3 simple steps you can take to improve your eating habits forever; each will have its own benefits on your body, but when used together, they can form the system for substantial weight loss and increased levels of energy and self-esteem.
Step 1 - Eat when you're hungry
Your body is a finely tuned machine. It has benefited from many centuries of evolution in dealing with the functions and rigors of daily life. Your body will tell you when it needs fuel. Firstly, learn to recognise when your body is telling you to eat. Do not mistake this for other messages; sometimes, dehydration can cause a feeling of hunger, so take a glass of water whenever you feel those pangs, and wait half an hour. If you're still hungry after those 30 minutes have passed, then eat. This doesn't have to conform to your preconceptions of mealtime. If it happens in mid-afternoon, then satisfy that hunger. Even a small snack will often satisfy the craving.
Step 2 - Don't drink when eating
Drinking with meals has a confusing effect on the body. Alcohol, whilst containing many hundreds of calories in itself, also blurs your judgement. All of a sudden, those desserts look great, and you couldn't possibly go without one. No amount of regret will make up for those kinds of slip-ups. Only hard exercise will rid you of your guilt! If you feel thirsty at mealtimes, sip water. Don't fill up on liquids, as your hunger will return sooner than it should.
Step 3 - When you're full, stop!
Eat slower. As well as increasing the metabolic rate of your body, and its ability to digest food and burn as energy, this also allows the satisfaction messages from your stomach to reach your brain. Between mouthfuls, put your hands down to the sides of your plate. Don't be tempted to put any more food on your fork until you've slowly chewed and swallowed what you already have. Don't rush to finish what's on your plate; when you're full, you're body will have these pauses in eating to tell you when it is so. Whatever's left, feed to the trash can. It may seem like a waste, but you'll soon get used to preparing smaller meals. As a by-product of this slower eating, you'll gain an improved sense of taste, which will give you a better appreciation of food, and reduce your desire for fatty and salty meals. You may even find that some of your "favorite" foods, or guilty pleasures, begin to taste bad. You shouldn't feel sorrow at this. Your body is steering you to those foods which provide it with the most energy and wellness ingredients.
Try it today. In just a few weeks, you'll feel more energy, will see improvement in your complexion and body shape. All this will bring new levels of self-confidence your way. Good luck!
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