I am a big advocate of logging and find numerous benefits in
utilizing this as a tool for improving your health and losing weight. I can
personally relate to what Dr John Berardi is saying though. I have caught
myself after logging my food and being low on calories for the day eating more
even when I wasn’t necessarily hungry. I have also noticed after measuring out
my food I have a tendency to eat it all no matter if I’m hungry or not because
that was the serving/meal. Personally I know that slowing down my eating and
being more aware will make a huge difference in my eating habits.
The message to take away from this statement is not to stop logging, but that first and foremost we need to listen to the body. Dr John Berardi said the first step to success is paying attention to “The Process “ of your eating (how, what, why, etc).
Here are some strategies to start paying attention:
- Slow down eating giving yourself at least 15 minutes to eat a meal and 5 minutes for a snack.
- Make sure you are sitting at the table to eat. Create a relaxed atmosphere. Try to refrain from eating in your car or on the go.
- Before, throughout the whole meal, and once finished eating evaluate your hunger cues. Never allow yourself to get too hungry and eat till you are about 80% full.
- Working on leaving a little food on your plate at each meal to break the clean the plate club.
- Ask yourself the following questions:
- I’m I relaxed and enjoying my food?
- Are my choices mentally and physically satisfying?
- Do I feel energized after I eat or do I want to take a nap?
Enjoy exploring your Process of eating!
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