Slow Down

 

READY SET…………GO!!!!!

“Check your watch. Start eating.

When you’re done, check your watch again. How long did it take you? Our guess: not long enough.

Your goal is at least 15 to 20 minutes per meal. You need that long in order to taste your food properly, and to let your body tell your brain that you’re full.

Put your utensils down between bites. Chew properly. Savor what you’re  eating. Enjoy
it. Spend time with it. You’ll enjoy food more, and get leaner to boot.”  -Nutrition  Expert: John Berardi

 

Fat Loss Tip:

Eat Slowly

Eating Slowly, was a habit I really struggled with. Naturally I eat super, duper fast. This causes me to over eat.

Being a busy Mom has only made this habit worse. It’s so easy to over eat when your in a hurry and on the go.

When my first child was a new born, she was very colicky. I learned to eat like a speed demon, with one hand,  while holding my infant in the other.  This created even more speed, and a lot more food consumed in one meal.

Having a colicky baby put me in survival mode. I was lucky to get a shower and have at least one meal a day. I would scarf my food down as fast as I could, when ever I had the chance to finally get a meal. You ever feel that way after long hours at the office, or a long day with the kiddos?

I remember having lunch with my sisters, and eating as fast as possible. I didn’t even realize how fast I was eating. My sisters response was……”whoa, slow down. Were here to help. If the baby cries, we will hold her for you. You can slow down.” I probably looked like a lion feasting ferociously having just taken down a zebra.

So needless to say. There are many reasons for  “speed eating”. What ever your reasons. Make a effort to slow down. Enjoy your food.

Eating slow, and really tasting your food is really important when you reach “maintenance” mode. After reaching your fitness goals, you will always need to maintain your weight. There is never a “destination” reached. Never a point when you stop trying, stop eating healthy and give up on exercise.

If you go back to old habits, you will get your “old” body back. Your habits will reflect your bodies health on the inside and on the outside.

So STOP! Slow down! Truly savor your food. You will be surprised at how your food will taste more flavorful and delicious, with out as much seasoning.

SLOW DOWN…..Enjoy what your eating!!!

Amy Gibson