Weight loss: how to stop overeating and lose weight

Unfortunately overeating is a primary cause of weight gain, but overeating is a habit we get into and it’s hard to stop. You’re busy, you snatch meals, and aren’t aware of what you’re putting into your mouth.

Try these simple tactics to stop overeating and lose weight for good:

* Keep a food diary. Use a PDA or a small notebook, and just write down everything you eat. You’ll be amazed at the amount you’re eating that you’re unaware of;

* Step up your intake of fluids. If you don’t like drinking a lot of water when it’s colder, drink green tea. Have a cup of green tea before each meal;

* Eat smaller portions. Use smaller plates and bowls, and cut down on your portion size;

* When you’re eating, just eat. Stop trying to eat and work on your computer, or eat and watch TV. Sit down to eat, and just focus on the fact that you’re eating, and eat slowly;

* When you’re hungry, have a glass of water or a cup of green tea. Often thirst signals feel like hunger signals. If you’re still hungry after 20 minutes, eat an apple;

* If you don’t have time to prepare home-cooked meals, try out a diet-meal preparation service. Your portion controlled, healthy meals are sent right to your home, and there’s no shopping and cooking involved at all. This may be a perfect solution to train yourself regarding portion size.

Try some of these easy tactics. You’ll find that once you start to pay more attention to food, you’ll stop overeating because you’re more aware of what you’re eating. Your food diary will help with this.

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