Lose Tummy Fat by Eating The Correct Way

Eating probably comes to you as naturally as breathing, however, you might never have been taught to eat well or have slipped into habits like snacking, eating on the move or when on the computer or watching television. It is critically important to drop these habits and begin to eat correctly because unless you learn to eat well, you may never master the art of dieting. In our society certain inappropriate eating habits have become routine but by attacking these habits, you can increase the likelihood that you will actually lose weight.

To begin with, it is important that you learn to eat slowly. At first, this might be quite a challenge. We have been conditioned to live in a fast food world we rush meals in order to have time to run to soccer practice, to a piano recital, or to school and work. We think that rushing saves us time—but such a routine can easily backfire, leaving us with unwanted pounds. Studies have shown that at least 10 minutes is required before the brain receives the message that the stomach is full. This means that you could be eating long after you are actually satiated. Your meal whether it’s in the morning, afternoon, or evening should last at least ten minutes. Train yourself to lengthen your meal by engaging in conversation, resting your fork between courses, chewing slowly, and drinking plenty of water between courses. You should also wait at least ten minutes after your main meal before deciding if you need dessert. Within that period of time, you may discover that you weren’t really hungry after all.

Another trick is to place serving dishes on the counter and leave them there and as a result you’ll actually have to get up out of your seat in order to get more food and who knows you may decide that it’s not worth the bother. Or you may find that you discover that you need no more food between courses. One big no, do not eat directly from an ice cream carton, tortilla chip bag, or cracker box you will most certainly find yourself easily overeating.

Always eat at the table this prevents you from trying to engage in multi-tasking, such as surfing the ‘Net, watching television, or flipping through magazines while you eat. At the table, you’ll be forced to concentrate on how much food you are putting into your mouth whilst if you eat anywhere else, you may lose track of how much food you’re consuming.

Abandon the idea that you must clean your plate this is simply not true. Research has shown that more than half of adults insist on cleaning their plates, even when they are already full, we probably do this solely out of politeness. Such a habit only serves to add unwanted pounds so instead of cleaning your plate, try eating only that portion of food that makes you feel full. You’ll be healthier and happier that way.

You may be self-conscious at first as you attempt to change your eating habits. Realize that your bad habits did not start overnight, so it will take some time to correct them and while it may seem an arduous task initially, it is well worth the effort, the bonus being that you will quickly find that your new eating habits have helped you to lose unwanted weight.

Weight issues apart eating together at a table is good for family relationships it is a great opportunity to discuss family matters and for all family members to bond without peripheral distractions of our normal frenetic daily lives.