Are you a binge eater or do you have troubles snacking? Most of you know that I this is my number 1 problem. Sometimes when I start to binge I just give up and give in. But I am learning to master this problem. So the other day I came across this Jillians Michaels podcast and loved some of the tips she gave and thought I would share a few.
When you want something sweet try fruit and try a fruit that you have to peel or something that will take time.
Try putting you treat on a fancy plate. So you want a couple of cookies? Okay have one or even two but take the time to make it look fancy and don't sit in front of the computer/tv eating. Take the time to really enjoy it. Sometimes don't acknowledge that we are having a dessert or a treat. We just graze and then feel the guilt. If you need something sweet track your calories and dish it up like it is part of the plan.
Still going? Negogiate and compromise...that is right if you are to eat 500 calories worth of cookies determine how much work you are going to have to do to burn it off. Is it worth it to you? If so, eat your cookies and hit the treadmill until those 500 calories are gone. This may even make you decide it's not worth it. Even just thinking about this causes you to slow down and think.
Also don't eat standing up or in front of the tv/computer.
Try brushing your teeth. Toothpaste + sugar =yucky!
ENVIROMENTAL CONTROL-You cannot eat what is not there!
(You know my chocolate chip cookie recipe? I no longer keep all of the ingredients in my home!)
I hope you find these helpful. I sure did.
One more random tip. Do you have problems with portion control (like I do)? Think about this:
How big are your dinner plates? I am a visual person and I like my plates to look full. Therefore I started serving my meals up on my salad plates so that I 'trick' my brain into thinking that I am getting more food. Try that and let me know what you think.
Check out this portion control plates & bowls.
The bowls have rings to tell you cup sizes. The flowers on the plates represent your portions (largest=veggies, med=carbs, small=protien).
I have found that if I eat on a smaller plate I tend to eat less too. My problem is snacking on treats - sometimes I just want M&M's and nothing else will fill that desire! And then I eat too many of them! I know I shouldn't, but I figure it's okay if I only do it once in a great while. It's funny how you love Jillian Michaels so much. I never knew anything about her until I watched the last season of Biggest Loser because my friend was on it (Sarah from the pink team), and Tony and I both thought she was really annoying! But she does give good tips from what you share... I just don't like the way she talks and looks... I know I'm rude!
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