Struggle With Overeating? Here Are Tips To Help!

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Are you challenged with overeating? Here are a few potential causes and tips to help you!

I, personally, struggle with overeating sometimes.

Especially during dinner time when the family is all settled at the table together, meals are hearty and fully prepared, and a little bit of stress is rising (4 kids).

Anyone familiar with this type of eating experience:

"Mom, can you get me some water?" "Dad, I need a fork?" "Mom, I don't like this?" "Dad can I have more of (insert food name)?"

The traditional people of Okinawa, Japan often followed the rule of eating until you are 80% full. Below are a few triggers and causes that may be preventing you from reaching this satiated feeling without overeating.

Common triggers for overeating, include:

- Lack of sleep
- Stress
- Refined carbs
- Excess amount of proteins
- Artificial sweeteners

Common causes for overeating include:

- Bile deficiency (poor stomach acid)
- Low fat diets
- Junk foods
- Boredom
- Pregnancy
- Pain
- Insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome (slowed metabolism)
- Diabetes

Leptin is a hormone that helps suppress hunger and keep you satisfied. You can increase this hormone through sleep quality, lowered stress, exercise, more fiber, and consuming nutrient dense foods.

Other tips to avoid overeating include:
+ Fasting
+ Eat vegetables first
+ Know what and how much you will eat before you sit down to eat
+ Chew slower and longer
+ Limit eating out

Kindly send me a DM if you are looking for help in crafting a personalized diet that meets your health goals, not everyone else's!