#1. Uninhibited Weekends
Researchers have found that people eat significantly
more on weekends without even noticing it; especially on Saturdays when fat
consumption is at its highest. Those extra weekend calories can quickly add up.
To avoid overindulging on the weekends, pay special
attention to portion size and limit your alcohol consumption. Alcohol is
full of empty calories and it lowers your inhibitions enough to cause you to
eat foods and amounts you wouldn't normally.
#2. Eating On the Run
Who hasn’t walked and scarfed down lunch at the same
time? When you’re in a hurry the first thing you sacrifice is usually
time to sit down to a decent meal. Eating on the run can cause you to eat
too quickly for your body’s hunger and satisfaction signals to keep up.
If you take less than 20 minutes to eat a meal, you could be setting yourself
up for cravings and overeating. To avoid this, sit down and slow down before
you eat.
#3. Plus-Sized Portions
Over the last 50 years, restaurant portions have
grown out of control and so have our weights. We've become so used to the huge
portion sizes that they seem normal now. Cook at home instead of eating
out and use a smaller plate for your meals. Remember that half your plate
should be filled with vegetables and one fourth with a lean protein. If
you must eat at a restaurant ask for a doggie bag before you eat and pack up
the excess portion to avoid digging into too much food.
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