Stop Overeating and Lose 10 Pounds

Obesity is a leading cause of death in this country. It causes things like heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and many more ailments that can lead to an early death. Obesity is also one of the easiest health problems to overcome because in most cases, you do have at least some control over your weight. Some illnesses are impossible to cure at this time, but by ridding yourself of excess weight, you can eliminate some of these things, and add years to your life. Some people are able to simply exercise and cut back on their eating habits, and they are able to lose a substantial amount of weight, which in turn, helps them live healthier lives.

Overeating is something that you can conquer with the right knowledge and frame of mind. It is important to educate yourself on the many ways to combat weight gain and the common causes that help most people get to the point where they are overeating.

Eat Before Going to a Party or Social Event
If you are able to eat prior to attending a social event, you will avoid a common problem- overeating at public functions. Because of nervousness, or simply because at parties there is usually a buffet of delicious food, most of us “pig out” when encountering a large spread of food at a party. By arriving at an event full or partially full, you will not be tempted to overindulge in the festivities.

Count Calories
Keep track of the calories you eat every day. It is important to determine the right number of calories for you specifically, and then track how you are doing. By simply knowing your number and then knowing how far you are going over that number, you will immediately start eating healthier to avoid empty calories, and will begin eating smaller portions to maintain your adequate number of calories. The main problem most people have is that they have no idea what they eat in any given day or how many calories they are taking in. Most people also don’t know how much they should have in the first place. By knowing your number and paying attention to how accurate you are in hitting that number, you will begin losing weight quite quickly.

Lower Your Stress Level
Most people admit that they overeat in times of stress. It is simple to indulge depression, sadness, or an abundance of stress from life, work, family, etc. in food. Food can seem quite comforting and can make you momentarily ignore your problems. Most people in this situation have no recognition of how much they are actually eating. By watching your stress level, you will avoid overeating in times of stress, and by combining this with calorie counting; you will pay attention to how much you are actually eating and the reasons why.

Love Food- In Moderation
Most of us will admit that we LOVE food. This is why many people overindulge. By eating slower, and in moderation, you can actually appreciate food MORE. Over consumption actually causes you to love food even less because you are not appreciating it. By eating smaller meals in moderation and slowing down to appreciate your food, you will enjoy it more and watch your weight at the same time.

By curbing your eating habits, you can quickly lose weight just by adjusting your eating habits in these few simple ways.