If like many people you've found it hard to shed those extra pounds it may be time to think about precisely why you are struggling to control your weight. The reasons are often so glaringly obvious that most of us miss them altogether.
In this post I'm going to offer 4 possible explanations and how to overcome them.
Reason #1: You're not eating the right variety of breakfast foods
Studies show that those individuals who usually eat a well-balanced breakfast generally find it much easier to maintain a healthy weight. If you eat breakfast but then find yourself feeling hunger pangs again 2 hours later it could be you just aren't eating the appropriate kind of foods at the start of the day. Look at what you have for breakfast on a typical day. Tell the truth. Is it high in fat, salt or sugar? Is it low in fibre? Is it wholesome or are you filling up with empty calories? Or even worse, do you forget breakfast totally?
If you want to ensure that you have the energy you need to cope with your demanding day you really should aim to include complex carbohydrates in your breakfast. Foods that are loaded with fibre are likely to fall into this group. Porridge oats are a great choice, and whole grain as are bran rich cereals which are not as easy to absorb, meaning your body takes longer to digest them. The process of digestion needs time and you'll continue to feel full while your body is occupied with this important task. Most of us don't eat enough fibre and a lot of sugary food, especially at breakfast, and for this reason we experience hunger far sooner than we expect.
Reason #2: You're not keeping yourself occupied
Most snacking occurs as a result of boredom. We have all done it. Often times we are mindful, sometimes we don't even realise that we've scoffed our way through an enormous bag of snacks. It's a terrible habit to fall into and it's hard to get out of. The best thing to do is to attempt to occupy yourself when you find yourself with time on your hands. Play cards, go for a walk, read a magazine or start that new book you got for Christmas. I always keep a small book of crosswords with me to keep myself busy. If you have a significant amount of time on your hands, try helping out at a local charitable organization or investing your efforts in learning a new skill.
Reason #3: You're eating too fast
It will take 10 to 15 minutes for the belly to inform your brain that it's full up. Many of us eat our meal too fast, consequently eating more than we need. Our brain hasn't had enough time to register the food we have taken in. Take your time. Play some calming music while you eat, or take some time to chat about your day with your family members and friends between mouthfuls. By taking your time you will greatly improve digestion and when you finish your meal, you will feel full and completely satisfied. Due to more busy day-to-day lives, many people are starving hungry by the time they sit down to lunch or dinner and this can result in over-eating. Keep a healthy snack with you so as to keep hunger away until mealtimes.
Reason #4: You eat for emotional reasons
A lot of people eat because they are down in the dumps or low-spirited. Food does offer a comforting effect however won't solve anything and will probably increase your problems if the primary reason for your sadness is because you are disillusioned with your weight and your physical appearance. If you think you're eating too much because you are low, discuss it with someone, friends, a member of the family or your general practitioner and get the help and support you need to break out of this negative cycle.
Being fat can make you feel bad but only you have the ability make positive changes. Keep your body and mind active. Join an exercise class. Do a really hard sudoku puzzle. Set yourself a new challenge every day. 5 minutes running yesterday, six minutes today. Fabulous. Now you're on the road to doing something about your weight problem, keep it up!
Eunice Mwangi is a qualified nurse with many years healthcare experience helping people achieve their weight loss goals, naturally, healthily, WITHOUT pills, supplements, or invasive surgical procedures. To get instant access to Eunice's free 5 step weight loss motivation success formula and discover strategies for safe and effective weight loss you should check out her website at motivateloseweight.com
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