Practice Yoga for Mindful Eating
A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic
Association showed that women who do yoga tend to weigh less. Researchers
believe this is due to the level of self-awareness and mindfulness that
develops in practitioners of yoga. Those who do yoga may pay more attention to
their body's signals, such as eating only enough to feel full.
Eat more Home-Cooked Meals
People who are successful at weight loss report
that they eat in often. Try to have home-cooked or home-prepared meals at least
five times per week. Grilled salmon or deli chicken, precut veggies, prewashed
salads, and canned beans are good shortcut foods that can help make meal
preparation less time-consuming.
Notice Your "Eating Pause"
Learn to recognize your natural "eating
pause." This happens when you put down the fork for a couple of minutes.
When this occurs, stop and clear your plate [remove it from the table]. Most
people aren't aware of this signal, but it tells you that you are full.
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