
Bad Eating Habit No. 1 - You overeat
The explanation: You ignore the screams from your satiated stomach and continue to cram morsel after morsel down the hatch.The root of the problem: A lack of discipline.
The solution: Overeating is often the result of intense hunger. To battle the binge, try to eat before you are overly famished. When eating, eat slowly and savour each bite. It takes the brain some time to register a feeling of fullness, so slowing your pace will keep your portions at a healthy size. Lastly, try to bring greater discipline into all areas of your life. Getting yourself organised is a great way to start.
Bad Eating Habit No. 2 - You dig junk food
The explanation: You rewrote the food guide to include only one major food group: junk food.The root of the problem: Convenience.
The solution: There is a reason that junk food is called “junk.” Your typical junk foods are rarely nutritious while your typical snack foods are rarely satisfying, making it easy to overindulge. Much of the problem with today’s dieting lies with boredom, explains Dr. Ian in his book, The 4 Day Diet. People get tired of eating the same food day after day, and junk foods offer a convenient escape. Don’t become a slave to this convenience. Healthy foods can offer the same variety as junk, but the motivation to opt for change will have to come from within. To get started, find inspiration for innovative foods from outside sources, like a cooking class. Who knows? You might even meet a cute lady friend along the way.
Bad Eating Habit No. 3 - You’re a speed-eater
The explanation: Each and every meal is a time trial, and you’re constantly trying to better your best.The root of the problem: Stress.
The solution: If you’re stressed on time or have a lot on your mind, chances are that it’ll show in your eating. Your solution then is to actively try and slow down. You can help yourself by avoiding finger foods. Instead, choose more complicated food items that will require utensils and time to finish. Tackle the root of the problem by learning some stress-reduction techniques like meditation.
Bad Eating Habit No. 4 – You eat Vegas-style
The explanation: You’re a saint during the week but you let yourself go on the weekends.The root of the problem: A lack of discipline.
The solution: Whether you are trying to lose weight or simply maintain it, five days of hard work can easily come undone from a weekend of bad binge eating. If eating out is your problem, eat lightly before you go out to lessen your hunger. And don’t restrict yourself too much during the week so that the weekend becomes less of a treat. Even our man Dr. Ian lets himself go from time to time: “No one can eat healthy all the time. It's just not practical,” he says.
Bad Eating Habit No. 5 - You’re a mindless muncher
The explanation: The second you’re in front of a TV, you hit cruise control and stop paying attention to the food flowing into your mouth.The root of the problem: Varied.
The solution: Spaced-out eating can be a symptom of various causes. Perhaps you’re stressed and attempting to take your mind off the burden or maybe it’s just convenient to eat your dinner with your favourite show. Whatever the reason, the habit needs to stop. Try and identify the root of the problem first, and if possible tackle that. Then do yourself a favour and separate food from television. If you must snack, have a suitable portion prepared before you sit down. At best, try to eat major meals only when you’re fully engaged.

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