Drink a glass or two of water if you are watching your weight. Dehydration triggers false feelings of hunger so its easy to confuse thirst with hunger.
By: Jasmine Dawson - London, United Kingdom |
Did you know that improving your fitness levels by the equivalent of going for a half hour walk four times a week reduces mortality rates by 50%. Get walking!
By: Audrey Boss - London, United Kingdom |
Research shows that food cravings are best satisfied by the actual food you are craving - no substitutes will do. So if you're thinking of going for the low fat fromage frais with a dollop of sugar free jam instead of the mince pie with clotted cream you truly desire...think again. If you allow yourself to enjoy the mince pie you will feel satisfied and be much less likely to pick at food for the rest of the day.
By: Audrey Boss - London, United Kingdom |
If you always find yourself groaning at the end of those gargantuan Christmas lunches remember that it can take up to 15 minutes or even longer for your stomach to communicate to your brain that you have had enough food, so eat slowly so if you eat too quickly you will miss the signals altogether. Pause often and assess your hunger and you'll find it easier to stop overeating.
By: Audrey Boss - London, United Kingdom |
