As a society, we are often bombarded by the media regarding food, diets, what works, and what doesn’t work. As individuals, we have no choice but to make choices. This can be overwhelming. Without background knowledge or a firm grasp on nutrition, we are left to the opinions, biases, misinformation, and marketing ploys of others.
Here are two safe, simple solutions for cutting down food intake, especially if you’re looking to curb overeating/binge eating:
- Drink a glass of water before each meal. Already do that? Then drink two. Water induces a feeling of satiety, not to mention that it’s good for you! Considering our bodies are roughly 70% water, why would we want to deprive ourselves in the first place?
- Eat a medium size portion. Do not eat until you feel stuffed. Try eating less than you normally would, then…wait. Give it 20 minutes to hit bottom. We often eat and eat and eat until we can no longer stomach any more food, giving us a false sense of satisfaction. Eating slower and allowing things to settle will sate us to a more comfortable degree, which puts you in control of the situation.
Always be mindful of the situation and what you are eating. You can show up to the gym, exercise outside, or do your at-home dvd’s, but the bottom line is you cannot, I repeat cannot, out-train a poor diet.