10 reasons why you eat too much and hunger is not one of them!

1. You skip breakfast

It may seem like a good way to cut calories, but when it finally comes time for lunch, you’ll probably be tempted to eat whatever you can get your hands on. It takes 5 minutes to prepare the omelette. In addition to being healthy, it will keep you full and thus prevent overeating at your next meal.

2. You eat in front of the screen

A TV show or the internet distracts you so you’re not focused on your meal, which means you won’t have a real sense of whether you’re full and how much you’ve eaten. 

Solution: Eat at the table while turning off both the TV and laptop. Emails and TV shows will be waiting for you when you finish your meal.

3. Portion control

Be aware of how much food you really need. Half a pizza is sometimes just too much to eat all by yourself.

4. You mix up hunger and thirst

A lot of people don’t differentiate these two feelings well. If you have recently eaten and still do not feel full, drink a glass of water and wait half an hour. Then think again if you are really hungry.

5. You eat as much as your partner

It’s not news that many girls gain weight in a relationship, and it’s especially hard to stick to healthy eating habits if you have a boyfriend who by proper lunch means a whole chicken. Does it make sense to you to divide the pasta you have prepared into two equal parts and eat the same amount of food as him? No, not at all!

6. Your plates are too big

Did you know that plate size can really lead to overeating? When there is a lot of empty space in the plate, the portion seems much smaller and that is why you need to 'fill' the holes.   

7. You feel guilty when you indulge yourself

It is normal that sometimes you're 'dying' from craving your favorite cake and it is normal to satisfy that desire! If you think that feeling guilty about this craving will help you keep the weight off, you are mistaken. Research has shown that women who can forgive themselves for these sweet sins eat fewer sweets than those who feel depressed after dessert.

8. You don't snack

Some people think all snacks are bad. It is important to understand how snacking between two meals can help you with health goals, but only if you approach it in the right way. Eat fruit, of course, not chips.

9. You exaggerate after working out

Do you think it's ok to treat yourself after a hard work out? Well, it's not ok. A healthy meal, fat-free and low in calories - this is the right addition to your fitness routine. Not a burger!

10. You eat when you are nervous

If you tend to comfort yourself with food, you’re not the only one. A box of cookies may seem like a good idea when you’re stressed or sad, but doing so only does injustice to your body. The next time you want a cake, ask yourself, “Am I hungry?” Simple enough. These three words can save you from the next overeating. 

By: Amber V. - Gossip Whispers