Weight Control Using “Stop, Rest, Decide”: EFM Nutrition Tip
You know, there are all kinds of weird and wonderful diets, meal plans and fads “out there”. I certainly agree with modifying eating habits that have not been well self regulated in the past. But sometimes, sticking to the basics is all that is required. And if you managed to shift a few kilos and are now trying to consolidate your good work, here’s some further simple nutrition advice to chew on…
Very few of us understand what real hunger is however, most of us know what overeating is. As we swallow our food in record time every night, we easily take too much food on board and the fact is we need to stop eating much earlier than we do.
My challenge to you is to stop when you are 80-85% full and leave a sense of hunger for later. It has been shown that we humans do better in terms of longevity if we are slightly underfed most of the time.
I have also seen many people experiencing serious issues digesting the massive volumes of food, resulting in bloating and discomfort.
Top Tips to help you Stop, Rest, Decide
- If you normally use a large plate, change to a smaller plate size.
- Eat until you have ¼ left on your plate and then ask yourself whether you really need the rest versus you would really like it?
- Take your time to eat, allow satiety a chance to kick in and avoid the second serve.
- Soren Kristensen, EFM Nutrition
