Changing Your Style to Lose Weight
Most weight loss programs recommend dietary and exercise changes, often neglecting the eating style of an individual. When looking at the overall profile of weight loss seekers, there does appear to be a typical lifestyle pattern that those who have difficulty losing weight tend to fall into. Consider the following trend:
Weight loss seekers tend to:
• Skip breakfast
• Eat large meals later in the evening
• Gulp down their food in a hurry (five-minute meals)
• Dine out more often
• Select super-sized meal options
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If you’re one of those busy people who gulp down their food in a rushed manner, chances are you’re going to over-consume calories before you start to feel full. In fact, it takes the receptors in the stomach and intestine a minimum of 20 minutes to register a “full” signal in the brain which stops you from eating more. Simply changing your style by slowing down your meals can help you drop pounds effortlessly.
Super-sizing is also one of the main culprits causing people to over-consume and gain weight. “Two for one,” “extra large” and “50% more” are all slogans used by restaurant establishments and food manufacturers to lure in consumers. Unfortunately for our waistlines, current findings demonstrate that people will over-consume calories whether they are hungry or not. According to a survey conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research, 69% of people will finish their meals, even when the portions are huge. In another study, published in the journal Appetite, subjects were offered various submarine sandwich sizes over four different days. The sizes of the sandwiches included 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch subs. The study found that when served the 12-inch sandwich, women consumed 31% more calories and men consumed 56% more than compared to the 6-inch sandwich.
Changing your eating style
In addition to including balanced meal plans, an exercise plan and using safe and effective weight loss supplements such as TrueLEAN, an easy approach to weight loss is also to change your eating pattern and style.
Start implementing the following steps below to notice how your hunger signal and the amount of food you consume changes in a short amount of time.
Start slowing down your mealtime experience by:
• Relaxing and enjoying every aspect of your food including texture, color, taste and shape
• Using chopsticks instead of utensils when eating your food
• Picking a point during your meal when you stop eating for a minimum of 3 minutes
• Putting your utensils down in-between bites
• Only cooking or preparing the amount of food that you will eat—no more!
• Using a smaller plate when eating your meal
• Chewing your food carefully and slowly for the best weight loss results and optimal digestion
Take home point
Successful and permanent weight loss involves a multi-faceted approach that includes exercise, supplements, nutrition, attitude and even changing your style of eating!
