10 Tricks for Eating Less ...

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We all have a survival gene known as the thrifty gene. This encourages us to continue shoving food in our mouth, even when we are full. We can be full and not even realize it. Stop eating those last couple of bites of green beans and wait to see if you desire more. Chances are, the desire to eat is going to go away.

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Did you know that fat has nine calories per gram? You could eat the same amount of food while drastically cutting back on those calories.

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In a restaurant, when you are eating out, instead of ordering one appetizer, or two and then a main dish. Or, you could simply order the main dish and no appetizers. Skin the desert. If you just have to order it, share it. Ask for a doggy bag before you start to eat. Put a portion of that meal in there ahead of time.

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Before you eat your main meal, try having a light soup. This will fill you up quicker. Or, better yet, trying having the light soup for your main meal. You will also be consuming less calories.

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Before I eat, I like drinking a large glass of water, this causes me to be less hungry. In turns, this will cause you to eat less! This is a pretty good trick!

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What are you eating so fast for? Slow down and enjoy every bite you take. Chew it and savor it. I like to set my fork down between bites. Twenty minutes after you take the first bite, sugar will run through your blood. Regardless of how much you have consumed, you are going to feel full.

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Your primitive instinct will cut in when you are extremely hungry. It will cause you to overeat. Try not to skip your meals and it would be a good idea to learn how to eat healthy. Try some low calorie snacks between those meals.

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Scientists have concluded that individuals who eat socially have a tendency to eat more. Therefore, it would only make sense to eat alone. This way, you will be aware of how much you are actually eating.

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You will be amazed how after a couple of bites you won’t be able to taste the ice cream. Your taste buds are going to be numb, but the stomach will be on autopilot. When you stop eating, the stomach’s desire is going to go numb.

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Eating in front of the computer or television will cause you to eat more than you actually need, without even realizing it, so my advice to you would be to turn off that television or computer. I never eat in front of them.

You see, if you are looking to lose weight, then it is important to cut back on the amount of food you consume. You should also cut back on the soda and beer that you drink. Do you need some encouragement to eat less?

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