TIPS TO AID WEIGHT LOSS
Don’t stockpile
Research has shown that buying in bulk and stockpiling high calories foods can push you to eat more.
A study investigated this effect by providing a group of normal-weight college students with four weeks of snacks. Some received a normal quantity of snacks, while others received double the amount.
Participants who received the doubled amount ate 81% more calories from snacks per week than those who received the normal quantity.
Avoid falling for this effect by purchasing only what is necessary and trying not to buy snack foods for future events or unexpected visits.
Finally, if you really must stockpile items, make sure to keep the extra items well out of eyesight.
SUMMARY
Stockpiling foods increases your likelihood of overeating. Instead, get in the habit of
buying only what is necessary for the week.
Stockpiling foods increases your likelihood of overeating. Instead, get in the habit of
buying only what is necessary for the week.
KEEP SOME FOOD OUT OF SIGHT
Researchers report that the popular saying, “out of sight, out of mind” applies particularly well to mindless eating.
To illustrate this point, one study gave secretaries Hershey’s Kisses in covered bowls that were either clear, so they could see the candy, or solid, so they could not.
Those given clear bowls opened them to get candy 71% more often, consuming an extra 77 calories per day, on average.
Scientists believe that seeing food pushes you to consciously decide whether to eat it. Seeing it more often increases the chances you’ll choose to eat the food.
Make this work in your favor by hiding tempting treats, while keeping healthy and nutritious food visible.
To illustrate this point, one study gave secretaries Hershey’s Kisses in covered bowls that were either clear, so they could see the candy, or solid, so they could not.
Those given clear bowls opened them to get candy 71% more often, consuming an extra 77 calories per day, on average.
Scientists believe that seeing food pushes you to consciously decide whether to eat it. Seeing it more often increases the chances you’ll choose to eat the food.
Make this work in your favor by hiding tempting treats, while keeping healthy and nutritious food visible.
SUMMARY
Keep tempting treats out of sight to prevent
you from eating them mindlessly. On the other hand, keep healthy foods visible
if hunger strikes.
Keep tempting treats out of sight to prevent
you from eating them mindlessly. On the other hand, keep healthy foods visible
if hunger strikes.
