Posts in Long-term Success

At some point in the process of eating a meal, most people stop briefly and lay down their forks or put down the food they’re holding in their hands.

Then they might stretch, talk a little, watch TV, or even read the newspaper. [Read more…]

What about the 20 minutes until your brain thinks you’re full?

Actually, the fullness scale we talked about yesterday is not the same as the 20-minute signal to your brain that indicates you’ve reached satiety. [Read more…]

A couple days ago, (Day 31) we looked at how to recognize hunger.

But how do you know when you’re full or you’ve eaten enough?

The next time you’re enjoying a meal, pay close attention to how you feel as you’re eating. [Read more…]

If you’re really hungry, do you need more food than if you’re just a little hungry?

The answer is NO—you just think you do!

When you feel “starved,” you’re just more likely to overeat, even though your body would be satisfied with a lot less food. [Read more…]

Recognizing hunger can be a critical part of your weight-loss plan.

When it’s time to eat, most people will start to notice physical cues such as a growling stomach, fatigue, or a slight headache. [Read more…]