Am I Eating Too Much?

 

You May Need Less Food Than You Think.

The battle of the bulge is no joke when trying to stay healthy, wealthy and wise. Food servings, especially in western culture, are abundant, served on large platters with pastas and gravies dripping from the sides of the plate.

As your stomach stretches, you get use to overloading on #food and are at risk of many health issues to include metabolic syndrome, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, among others.

Are Your Eyes Playing Tricks on You When It Comes to Food?

Your mind can play many tricks on you, distorting images and converting real-time items or people into whatever it is you think you want to see. If you are a person that has become use to over-eating, seek professional health or the advice of a medical practitioner to assist you in recalibrating your food habits. It is highly likely they will incorporate nutritional information in your care to help you to understand what and how much you should be eating. However, you can make it fun!

As you begin changing your habits, learning how to eat and drink less sugar and lowering food quantities, one device you may want to add to your kitchen is a food scale. Of course, healthy weight management is not only about how much food you eat, but also it is about food choices and exercise. Some of the main ingredients for weight loss is food choice and diet. Ensure that you have a good food scale in your kitchen so that you can begin weighing your food so that your eyes do not deceive you. If you need help with your appetite, consult your medical professional as they may be able to offer you additional help in your journey.

Your metabolic system is nothing to play with and you have been inundated with negative programming regarding food.  It's not your fault so don't blame yourself, but now that you know, you can and should do something about it.

Be blessed!