Established 2005
1. When you have finished your meal, say an affirmation out
loud several times. Here's some suggestions: "I've 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 "I'm 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 doesn't help you to control what you eat
if you're looking at unpaid bills.
6. Drink more water - we often misinterpret the body's 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.
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
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