No More Mindless Munching
Hoping this is an internationally known problem, we now dare to admit that we are constantly eating everything here at the Womens9 HQ. When writing a new article, during chats on the newest purchases of colleagues, the newest weekend stories or even during the discussions of what to eat tonight. We just keep on mindlessly putting everything in our mouths. We know it’s not good, we know that way you won’t enjoy the taste as much (although that definitely doesn’t count for the piece of chocolate I just put in my mouth). Because we really don’t need the extra kilos we mindlessly gain this way, we’ve started looking for some tips to stop the munching.
1. Stop multitasking
The biggest problem ever: eating while you’re actually doing something else. Whether it’s watching tv, checking your Facebook or working, that way you won’t be able to fully focus on what you’re eating. The next time you’re having these severe food cravings, go sit at the dining table (without tv, the newest Cosmo or phone!) and focus on what you’re eating. There’s a big chance you’ll eat way less.
2. Reward yourself
Don’t go for the kilo’s you’ve lost, but reward your good behaviour. If you’ve replaced all unhealthy snacks with healthy snacks for a week or drank two litres of water every day for a week: good job! And with rewards we’re just for once not talking about a nice piece of chocolate, stick to a non-food reward.
3. Recognize real hunger
Of course you’ll eat when you’re hungry, but how many times did you stand near the refrigerator out of boredom? You’re only really hungry when your stomach is empty. The next time you think you’re hungry, eat a carrot or something. Still hungry twenty minutes later? Then it’s probably really so.
4. Follow the 25% rule
Research showed that when you eat a quarter of something and then distract yourself, you’ll probably feel just as satisfied as when eating something completely. Next time don’t just devour an entire cookie, but break of a piece and put the rest away. Wanna beter you don’t even miss it after some distraction!
5. Eat slower
The next time there’s a delicious meal on the table and you’re already going for your second portion, wait about twenty to thirty minutes. You probably won’t even be hungry anymore, because it takes a while before the ‘I am full’ signal has reached your brain. Make sure you take small bites, you won’t just enjoy your food more, it will also take more time!
6. Think of later
When you’re just seconds away from devouring a delicious pizza, think of the moment after you’ve eaten the pizza. You probably won’t be as happy with yourself. If you think of that beforehand, de chance you’ll eat it is smaller.
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