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1.
When you have finished your meal, say an affirmation out loud several
times. Heres some suggestions: Ive now finished
eating till lunch/dinner/6.00 pm. (whatever is suitable given
the circumstances) or I have eaten enough food to last me
till
. or Im full and do not need to eat
till
Experiment to find the format that's right for
you, and then say it with conviction several times preferably out
loud at the end of the meal.
2. If you comfort eat to suppress emotions and stay cheerful, take
the Bach flower remedy Agrimony. These simple, safe remedies based
on flowers have been in use for over fifty years. They're safe to
take even if you're taking medication.
3. Put your fork or your sandwich down between mouthfuls. This way
you are likely to eat less and enjoy your food more - your stomach
has time to register that it's full, which it doesn't have if you
gobble your food down.
4. If you crave chocolate, try taking a zinc supplement or eating
foods that are rich in zinc (e.g. seeds, leafy green vegetables
and seafood). This is a magical tip for lots of people who thought
they would never master their desire to eat chocolate.
5. Sit at the table to eat, but clear the table of bills, things
to do, etc. It doesnt help you to control what you eat if
youre looking at unpaid bills.
6. Drink more water we often misinterpret the bodys
thirst request as a food request. When you feel hungry, drink some
water and wait a while to see if you really are hungry.
7. Use a smaller plate, so that it looks as though you have more.
We eat with our eyes as well as with our mouths and stomachs.
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About the author:
Jane Thurnell-Read researches and writes on health & happiness:
unbiased information, working with you where you are now. No faddy
diets, extreme recommendations, product hype. Just simple, easy
to use information and ideas that you can apply immediately in your
life. Her web site is http://www.healthandgoodness.com
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