Many people associate weight loss with being hungry all the time.
They're afraid to start a weight loss plan
because they want to avoid the frustrations of hunger.
And yes, a lot of times for many people it's better to be overweight
than to starve. I'm no exception. I really
like to eat, so there's no way I would be constantly hungry for
the sake being thin. What kind of life is it if you're always
feeling hungry?...
Our natural instinct tells us to eat when we are hungry. Hunger
is a signal telling the body that it needs to eat. It is also
a signal to the body that it is in danger, that it needs food
now. Our self-preservation instinct makes us scarf down everything
in sight in response to feelings of starvation.
Our body doesn't care that we live in the modern world where
food is plentiful. It acts the same as it would if
we were living in a wild, having to hunt for our food. And it
is not wise to go against the instinct that is designed to protect
us from starvation death.
So, get ready for a surprise: you do not have to be hungry in
order to lose weight. On the contrary, eating regular meals and
keeping yourself full is what will actually help you stick to
your healthy eating plan and reach your goals. Keeping your hunger
in check will help you avoid overeating. It will also prevent
you from feeling miserable, frustrated and out of control.
Try eating 5-6 small frequent meals as opposed to three large
ones. If you wait too long for a meal, by the time the food comes,
you will be starving and will not be able to control yourself.
Eating smaller meals more often helps keep you full, and lets
you be in control.
