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9 Ways to Stop Binging

Eating less, or eating better, isn't always as straightforward as "simply eat less."

By Nikhil ShahPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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late and later regret it.

Eating at a slower pace also means you'll chew your food more fully, which means you'll have fewer digestive troubles and intestinal irritation.

It may take some practice to get this right.

The rush and bustle of everyday life frequently catch up with us, and it often requires a conscious effort to slow down and allow your brain to appreciate the meal and notify you when you're full.

Each meal should take roughly 20 minutes.

2. WORK WITH SMALLER PLATES, CUPS, AND BOWLS.

Your eyes can truly be larger than your stomach.

According to studies, when individuals use large bowls, plates, and serving utensils, they serve themselves more and eat more food. For daily use, use smaller salad plates and bowls.

You'll serve and consume less without even realizing it. I

If your tableware is excessively large, it may be time to replace it with plates that will not dwarf your properly portioned meals.

3. PREPARE YOUR FOOD.

Take out your measuring cups and a small dish to keep track of your calories.

Why? Because it's simple to overeat when you have an endless supply of food at your disposal. Rather than reaching for a chip bag or a large bowl of chips at a party, divide your snacks into smaller containers (or plates) so you know precisely how much you're consuming.

Then, place the large bag aside (or walk away from the chip bowl).

You are considerably less likely to overeat if you offer yourself a smaller piece. So serve it up, set the remainder aside, and savor every bite.

4. BE AWARE OF YOUR WEAKNESSES.

We all have dietary aversions. That meal you can't get enough of.

Once you start eating it, you can't stop. Even if you're not hungry, you can't say no to this meal.

The dish you fantasize about even when it's not in your immediate neighborhood. Maybe you'll never be able to break free from the grip this food has on you but acknowledging it is the first step.

Consider your culinary weaknesses for a moment.

Once you know what they are, you may take extra precautions to avoid overeating these specific items, such as avoiding repeated exposure to this food or structuring the remainder of your day's consumption to include a little amount of this favorite food.

5. MAINTAIN A FOOD JOURNAL.

The best weight-loss tool is a food diary. According to one recent research, dieters who kept a food diary lost twice as much weight as those who did not.

Writing down what you eat can inspire you to think about your food choices throughout the day, taking into account what you've previously eaten and what you plan to consume later.

This means you'll make more aware decisions and, as a consequence, reduce your calorie consumption.

6. EAT THE APPROPRIATE PORTIONS.

Most meals we consume at home or at restaurants are proportioned backward, with large servings of meat and carbohydrates and little (if any) vegetables.

If you serve vegetables as a side dish, you're undoubtedly ingesting too many calories and jeopardizing your weight-loss attempts. Using a precisely portioned dish might be beneficial!

Fill half your plate with disease-fighting veggies, a quarter with lean protein, and a quarter with nutritious carbohydrates.

7. ADD THE PROTEIN.

Protein has been shown in studies to have an important function in controlling food intake and appetite; persons who consume protein on a regular basis also recover less weight after a major weight reduction.

Because protein takes longer to digest, it contributes to feelings of fullness. When you don't include protein in your meals and snacks, those bothersome hunger sensations may lead to overeating!

So make it a habit to eat protein at every meal and snack. Stick to lean protein sources: Beans, hummus, egg whites, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products (cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, and milk) may all provide muscle-building protein without the addition of fat.

8. TAKE HALF OF YOUR MEALS WITH YOU.

Most restaurant portions are designed to encourage overeating. At some restaurants, a typical meal might contain more than 1,200 calories, and that's before dessert.

Even if you have the greatest intentions to eat just half of your meal when it arrives, it might be difficult to stop or realize when you've reached the halfway mark, especially if you're distracted by friends and family.

Request that your waitress wraps up half of your dinner before it arrives at the table.

You'll be able to quit when you're halfway through and still have leftovers for tomorrow.

It works because it serves as a clear "stop sign" in your meal, and most people aren't going to rummage into their doggie bag or take-out box before leaving the restaurant.

9. EAT YOUR BREAKFAST.

Breakfast is regarded as the most essential meal of the day for good reason.

According to studies, those who eat breakfast have a lower BMI (body mass index) and consume fewer total calories per day than those who skip breakfast entirely.

One popular theory is that having breakfast makes you feel less hungry during the day. Another issue is that folks who miss breakfast allow for "additional calories" later in the day since they skipped a meal, but in actuality wind up exceeding their energy target.

Whatever the reason, having breakfast IS a component of a healthy lifestyle and a vital aspect of maintaining a healthy weight.

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