Posts in Long-term Success

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…]

We’ve all heard the taunting advertising line, “You can’t eat just one.”

Of course, we also know how true this can be.

To prevent “hand to mouth” problems with snack foods, decide that you will postpone eating them. [Read more…]