I want to share some practical and ingenious ways for you to distract your mind so you do not overeat.
The problem that many people face when they start a diet or weight loss program is that their mind becomes consumed with thoughts of food.
Do Not Overeat 1.
Don't deny yourself your favorite foods.
A sure way to get locked on thoughts of favorite foods is to forbid yourself from eating them.
This is because we are human and we naturally crave what we cannot have so by telling yourself a certain food is off limits you actually increase your craving for that food.
Don't say you will never eat it again, just promise yourself that you will mindfully look at whether you want to eat it or not when you are faced with the choice.
If not then great and if you do want it, have a reasonable amount coupled with a healthy low-cal snack like veggies and dip.
2.
Divert your mind with peppermint.
A study showed that people who purposely sniffed peppermint throughout their day were able to eat 2,800 calories less per week.
Why? It turns out the strong scent helps divert your mind away from wanting the food.
3.
15 minutes to forget.
Another study showed that it took people 15 minutes of walking to "forget" about eating their favorite food that researches teased them with before heading out for the walk.
You mind can come up with a lot of reasons to eat but if you are not physically hungry you can distract you mind away from food so you do not overeat.
The problem that many people face when they start a diet or weight loss program is that their mind becomes consumed with thoughts of food.
Do Not Overeat 1.
Don't deny yourself your favorite foods.
A sure way to get locked on thoughts of favorite foods is to forbid yourself from eating them.
This is because we are human and we naturally crave what we cannot have so by telling yourself a certain food is off limits you actually increase your craving for that food.
Don't say you will never eat it again, just promise yourself that you will mindfully look at whether you want to eat it or not when you are faced with the choice.
If not then great and if you do want it, have a reasonable amount coupled with a healthy low-cal snack like veggies and dip.
2.
Divert your mind with peppermint.
A study showed that people who purposely sniffed peppermint throughout their day were able to eat 2,800 calories less per week.
Why? It turns out the strong scent helps divert your mind away from wanting the food.
3.
15 minutes to forget.
Another study showed that it took people 15 minutes of walking to "forget" about eating their favorite food that researches teased them with before heading out for the walk.
You mind can come up with a lot of reasons to eat but if you are not physically hungry you can distract you mind away from food so you do not overeat.
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