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In this episode, we focus on the problematic habit of mindless eating and finishing plates, which can sabotage your weight loss goals.
Key Points:
- Healthy Bites vs. Mindless Eating: Enjoying special treats like homemade cookies or fair fries should be savored and shared. However, mindless consumption of leftovers, like PB&J crusts or chicken nuggets, needs attention.
- Problem: 'Finish Your Plate' Mentality:
- This mindset stems from historical periods of scarcity, where not wasting food was crucial.
- Modern times have seen portion sizes increase, perpetuating overeating habits.
- Solutions for Mindful Eating:
- Shift to listening to hunger and fullness signals.
- Serve smaller portions using tools like a 9-inch divided plate.
- Save leftovers for future meals, making them easy to pre-track and pack.
- Slow down during meals and drink water before eating to aid in recognizing satiety.
- Problem: 'Don’t Waste Food' Mentality:
- Historically rooted in times of food scarcity.
- Modern abundance has led to larger portions and overeating.
- Solutions for Reducing Food Waste:
- Save leftovers rather than forcing yourself to finish meals.
- Plan meals and grocery shopping to minimize waste.
- Donate surplus food to local food banks.
- Don't hesitate to discard excess food to prioritize your health.
By adopting these mindful eating practices, you can prevent overeating, manage your weight more effectively, and develop a healthier relationship with food. Listen to the full episode for more tips and insights!
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