Friday, September 26, 2008

Never Hungry Never Full

Being in tune with your body is so important to get to your "love to be" weight and stay there.
Eating every 3-4 hours keeps your metabolism fast. Try to avoid going 5 hour before eating, to avoid feeling ravenous and so hungry that it is harder to make healthier choices and to eat the right portion size.
On the other hand, it is so important to avoid overeating. Only eat until you are satisfied and no more. Eating slower and really enjoying your food, instead of shoveling it in helps to give your body time to let you know you are satisfied. Chewing your food slowly and resting between bites, or setting your fork down between bites can be great ways to feel satisfied with way less calories. Serve your food and then sit down to enjoy it instead of having it on the dinner table, helps to avoid eating more just because it is right in front of you. All of these tips help to give your stomach time to let you know it has had enough.
Aim to stop eating when you are satisfied, not full. Eat when you are feeling a little hungry, not starving.
Fit n Fab 2 Do:
Keep track in your journal when you stop eating when you were satisfied, if you overeat, write down why and how and the write down a game plan that will help you next time.
For example: I overate by getting second helpings because it was good, not because I was hungry. Next time, I will remind myself that I can have more later, I can eat again in 3 hours, or I can pack some for my lunch tomorrow.

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