During this time of the year, it could be a little easy to fall short and succumb to overeating. Food could become a safe, comforting thing for some people. It takes a lot of self-control and self-discipline to manage the foods we eat. Want to know some easy ways in gaining this self-control in eating healthier this winter? Let’s learn in this week’s post how we could do this.
Eat a Balanced Breakfast
Most people who aren’t managing what they’re eating are likely not eating a healthy breakfast. Eating a breakfast with some carbohydrates, fat, and protein will likely curb your eating throughout the day. This is also associated with sustained weight loss. A healthy, balanced breakfast is what you need to avoid overeating. It also gives you the emotional, endurance, and mental boost to tackle the day ahead.
Make Peace with Food
Another good way to maintain some level of self-control is to make peace with food. Learn to be in tune with your hunger signals. It’s not healthy to ignore those signs. Try to maintain a schedule of eating 3 meals and snacks a day, with no more than 4-5 hours between eating. A trained healthcare provider will help support you in connecting better with hunger and fullness.
Leverage Healthy Fats in your Diet
You can implement some healthy fats such as omega-3 poached eggs into your diet. Consider implementing healthy fats particularly in the daytime. Snacks such as nuts are nutritional foods you can eat during the day in helping you lose weight. Adding fish or chicken for protein with a salad is a good lunch you can have. Also, don’t be afraid of carbohydrates because they are needed for your diet.
Don’t Eat for Boredom or Stress Relief
Another thing that must be stressed is to not eat when you are bored or stressed. This will lead to heavy overeating and a lack of self-control. This is an unhealthy way to deal with food. Always strive to eat when you are hungry and to stop when you feel full.
It’s very important to maintain self-control in what you eat. It could be so easy for us to succumb to overeating during this wintertime. Follow these tips in maintaining self-control with your food. Do you have any tips for having self-control with what you eat? Share them in the comments below. As usual, like or share this post with someone you care about.
