Most of us are trained as children to ignore our body. Let me explain …

As children, many of us were taught to clean our plates before leaving the table. Our parents demanded that we eat everything on our plate regardless of whether or not we were still hunger. You were probably told as a child to clean your plate too – I know I was.  Basically, we were being conditioned to override our God given ability to sense when we are full and need to stop eating. Certainly this is not the only reason why many people are overweight, but it certainly is a factor.

If you think about it, children have it right – they only eat until they are full (the way God intended). Children also recognize when they are hunger and that’s when they go the cabinet or frig and grab a snack. Today the problem is that the cabinets are full of junk food which is making our children overweight and sick.

So remember, if you want to reprogram yourself to stop overeating, you must practice listening to your body.

Action step for Today …

Leave some food on your plate after every meal. It’s okay. And here’s a tip when eating out – only eat half of what’s on your plate and take the rest home or just order one meal and share it with your dinner mate.

Here’s another important tip that I’ve already mentioned in previous posts, but it’s worth mentioning again. Don’t let yourself get hungry. When you are hunger – eat. Just make sure you are eating healthy meals and snacks. Chew your food thoroughly and pay attention to your body – it will tell you when to stop eating. When it does, stop eating. I know this sounds easier than it really is, but with practice you will learn how to do this.

I welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions so go ahead and leave your comments –I’d love to hear from you. Also, if you’d like for me to cover a topic in more detail or cover a topic that I have not talked about yet, just let me know.

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Be Organic God’s Way!

Edwin

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