Have you been dreaming of losing weight for a long time, but your uncontrollable passion for food prevents you? We will tell you how to curb your “brutal” appetite, overcome your addiction to food and learn to eat in moderation.
The key to a slim figure is proper nutrition, but what do we mean by this expression? “An egg and coffee for breakfast, a couple of lettuce leaves for lunch and low-fat kefir for dinner, and no more than 600 calories a day,” the fitness babes from social networks may not dictate such rules to us directly, but they clearly broadcast something similar, enthusiastically starving themselves for the sake of six-pack abs and a million subscribers on their microblog. Unfortunately, the opinion of self-taught bloggers is respected. Girls all over the world, following the advice of pseudo-experts, condemn themselves to ruthless diets. True, they last for a week or two, then they break down and arrange a real “feast for the belly”.
“Fleeting” diets are one of the main reasons for overeating, of which there are actually a huge number. Remember how often you ate something tasty to relieve stress.
Sometimes the reason for increased appetite is a lack of love. The thing is that when the stomach is filled with food, all other needs unconsciously fade into the background, and emotions are blocked. As a rule, this bad habit begins in childhood. Many parents mistakenly believe that the best way to show attention to their child is to treat them with something tasty. Over time, the idea that “they feed you, so they love you” becomes firmly entrenched in our heads, and every time we feel lonely, those ill-fated treats come to the rescue.
Overeating is a problem that needs to be solved as soon as possible, while there is still a chance to fix the situation. Otherwise, frequent and dense meals will become a habit that will be much more difficult to get rid of. Experts say that in order to overcome cravings for food, you do not need to starve yourself and give up your favorite foods, you just need to follow simple principles.
Forget about proper nutrition and start eating wisely!
- If you recently had a big meal, but you are again overcome by a feeling of hunger, perhaps in fact you feel… thirst! In this case, nutritionists advise drinking a glass of water and waiting 10-15 minutes. If the desire to eat something still does not disappear, feel free to start eating.
- Nutritionists advise eating at the same time. This way, the brain will quickly get used to your eating regimen and will send “hunger” signals on schedule. Over time, the desire to snack at the wrong time will disappear.
- “Finish your food, don’t leave your strength” – this is what our parents, and especially our grandmothers, taught us as children. That’s why many of us are used to not getting up from the table until the plate starts to shine. Attention: a trick from overseas celebrities! Try eating from children’s dishes (we’re not kidding). On small plates, a regular portion will seem huge, and subconsciously you will think that you ate more. Replace your regular fork or spoon with a dessert one. By eating food in small pieces, you are more likely to protect yourself from overeating.
- You should eat food with pleasure, slowly, and thoroughly chewing each bite. The thing is that the brain realizes that you are full with a slight delay. First, the food fills your stomach, and then a special signal about satiety is sent to the hypothalamus (the part of the brain that controls hunger). This signal comes from point A to point B with a delay, so if you eat quickly, you will most likely miss the moment when you are full, and get up from the table with a feeling of heaviness in your stomach. Do you need it?
- The “don’t eat after 6 p.m.” method is long outdated, but many girls continue to believe in its miraculous properties. As a result, when it’s getting close to night, hunger wins a crushing victory over willpower, and you, without even realizing it, reach for the refrigerator. Nutritionists advise: it’s best not to eat 3-4 hours before bed (during this time, the food will have time to be digested by the body). Therefore, if you go to bed at 11 p.m., you can have a light salad or low-fat cottage cheese before 9 p.m. (of course, it’s better to abstain from pasta and especially desserts).
