Good day to everyone! Here is the third step in this series..

Slow Down

Do you eat so fast that you get out of breath? Slow down and relax. Do you realize it takes 20 minutes for your stomach send a signal to your brain that its’ full. So when you start to feel full you should have stopped eating over 20 minutes ago. Call it one of life’s cruel jokes. I know it doesn’t seem fair but hey I don’t make the rules I just report them. So relax and chew your food thoroughly. Savor it. You will actually enjoy it more and who knows, you may actually save some money.

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Here is the 2nd tip in this series:

Think before you eat

Most people don’t realize that how they feel is directly affected by what they eat. Dietitians and trainers have been preaching this for years. In addition to what you eat you should be very cautious about how much you eat. Think of blueberries, which is one of the most healthy foods for you packed with antioxidants. While a handful is recommended eating 2 pounds of blueberries will have adverse effects. My personal rule of thumb: Before you eat think about how you will feel an hour later I still have some guilty pleasures, such as hamburgers, but if I eat one at lunch I know it may satisfy my hunger for the moment, but it does nothing to nourish my body and mind of vital nutrients. So, shortly thereafter I feel tired, slow and worse yet, hungry. So look before you leap and don’t forget to ask yourself, “Is this really worth it?”.

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