8 Tips to Understand And Prevent Overeating

If you struggle with overeating, don't worry - you're not alone. Millions of people regularly overeat, often without even realizing it. The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to get better control of your eating habits.

1. Recognize your triggers: Recognizing overeating is likely to occur. Triggers may include certain foods, emotional or boredom eating, or even certain times or locations.

2. Understand Your Hunger Cues: Pay attention to physical cues, such as hunger pangs, that tell you when to eat. Identify when you are truly hungry and experiencing emotional cravings, such as stress-related cravings.

3. Eat Mindfully: Eat slowly, savoring each bite and paying attention to the experience of eating. Eating slowly will help you recognize when you are full and prevent overeating.

4. Avoid Distractions: Turn off the TV, put away your phone, and avoid multitasking while eating. Distractions make it harder to be mindful and pay attention to your body's hunger cues.

5. Keep Healthy Snacks On Hand: Have healthy, filling snacks available at all times to prevent yourself from feeling overly hungry and reaching for anything you can find to eat.

6. Be Aware of Your Portions: Portion control is key in preventing overeating. Consider using smaller plates and dishes to help yourself control portion sizes.

7. Eat Balanced Meals: To maintain a healthy diet, try to eat meals with 20 grams of protein, half the plate filled with fruits or vegetables, and 1/4 of the plate with grains or starchy carbs.

8. Get enough sleep: Being sleep deprived can lead to an increased risk of overeating as your body craves higher calorie and sugary foods for an energy boost. To prevent this, make sure

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