I like food. And if you find yourself reading this blog you probably like food too. One of my problems with weight gain, I found, is that when I eat something that I REALLY like I want seconds, then thirds, etc. etc.. When I'm finished, I end up feeling really stuffed, uncomfortable, miserable and mad at myself for not stopping sooner. This next tip is much easier said then done, but well worth the pay off if you can muster up the will power to try it at least once.
Tip: After eating one serving of a dish, wait 15 minutes before allowing yourself to have a second serving. You will find that you have either forgotten about it by the time 15 minutes pass or you will no longer "crave" it.
Example: Tonight I ate a bowl of Mud Pie ice cream. This is my favorite; coffee flavored ice cream with chocolate cookie pieces in it swirled with fudge. Once I had eaten my bowl my natural reaction was to scoop up some more because it is SOOOO good. I made myself wait instead, then I got sidetracked helping my 9 year old boy with something, and now I realize I am full and DO NOT want that second bowl. Had I have instantly gratified my crave, I would be sitting 500+ calories more, really stuffed, uncomfortable, miserable and mad at myself for not stopping sooner.
Push yourself this week and try this tip even if you are able to do it just once a day. It will become easier and you will find that it will make a SIGNIFICANT change in your weight loss and life style.
You can do it! - Diet DiVa
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