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Hungry? Really?

Hungry? Really?

Many feelings can be mistaken for hunger, this can lead to comfort eating. It is important to establish whether you are eating for reasons other than actual hunger.

Are you...

  • Stressed?
  • Bored?
  • Anxious?
  • Upset?
  • Thirsty?
  • Tired?
  • Worried?

If the answer to any of these is yes, then try to distract yourself, rather than reaching for food.

  • Take a bath, go for a walk, listen to some music or read a book
  • Connect with your body, do some yoga, stretch, dance, laugh, take a deep breath

When you are eating...

  • Sit at a table, use a smaller plate
  • Chew slowly
  • Use cutlery or chopsticks if it will slow down the speed you can eat at
  • Although it sounds obvious... taste the food, savour every mouthful!
  • Try not to eat while driving, watching TV or when you're at the cinema. A distraction can cause you to eat more and you may not feel as full as you would otherwise.
  • Remember, when you're full... stop eating
  • Clean your teeth or chew some sugarfree gum after a meal, this may help prevent you going back for more!
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