Do you want to fit into last year’s clothes again but have no idea how to lose Fat? Here’s the secret to doing it painlessly: it’s not about what you eat, it’s how you eat. Make these simple changes to your eating habits and pretty soon, you will start reaping the benefits.
1. Slow Down. Whether we do it out of habit or because of a busy schedule, most of us eat fast – way too fast. This is not a good thing health-wise. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to relay to the brain that it’s full. Yet, the average meal takes only 10 minutes. The outcome? We end up eating much more than our bodies need, making about 60% of Americans overFat.
If eating slower can save you 100 calories a day, imagine how much that adds up to over a month – a pound, no less!
2. Use Small Plates. Convince your brain you’ve eaten enough. The trick is to put your food on a small plate. That way, it will look like you’re eating a lot when in fact, you’re eating less!
3. Focus on Your Meal. Do you know what the biggest enemy is of people who already know how to lose Fat? It’s distractions. Believe it or not, distractions can make you fat. So when you eat, do not read or watch the news or talk to someone over the phone. Just eat. That way, you can pay attention to what you’re eating and monitor the servings. Distraction leads to automatic eating.
4. Eat Often. Eat often, yes, but also eat less. Have nuts, yogurt, or any other filling snack handy and munch on them every few hours. You will feel full almost round the clock and thus won’t be tempted to overeat during mealtimes!
5. Learn to Wait. So you want a second serving of that pumpkin pie. Don’t help yourself to one just yet. Wait 5 minutes at least. If, after that, you still want to pumpkin pie, get up, get a small plate, and put a few bites of that pie on your plate. What’s the point of waiting? Well, believe it or not, in the span of 5 minutes, you will most likely be rethinking your decision to eat more and asking yourself, “Is it worth it?’
Figuring out how to lose Fat isn’t really all that difficult. Simply keep these principles in mind: eat slow, use small plates, focus on your meal, eat often, and learn to wait. Once you have mastered these five tips, you will be surprised how painless Fat loss can be!
