Today’s world is a stressful place. Carbohydrate rich foods and sweets give us a momentary boost of energy to punch through the stress.  These sweets also provide a pleasurable diversion to our stressful lives but once we take the first bite we often over eat them.  That’s because we are not conscious eaters and here’s why that’s harmful to your health…

Our brain’s pre-rewired vice is to devour carbohydrate rich foods like a the cookie monster.  This combined with the pleasurable diversion they offer creates a lethal combination.

This never used to be a problem in a world were Carbohydrates were scarce.  However, when you can find Twinkies,  Mars Bars, and M&M’s at every street corner you have a serious problem.

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There is hope though. Here’s a few habits you should work on to keep from triggering your body’s pre-wired drive for Carbohydrates.

Two Fool Proof Steps to Evict Your Cookie Monster

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Step 1 Savor the Flavor with Friends

Many of us have forgotten how to enjoy food. We quickly pile the food in while watching TV, working at the office, or doing homework.

The brain is too busy doing other things to register what we are eating and we over eat as a result.

Instead try sitting down and just eating. Take your time to enjoy every bite. Meals around the table with friends and family are best as chit chat helps not only make the meal more enjoyable but pace eating at a healthy speed.

Its almost impossible to overeat when you practice enjoying every bite of your food. Eating less also means you will save on your grocery budget!

 

Step 2 The Ten Second Rule

Many times we don’t consciously register what we are putting in our mouths. It’s simply a reaction to something tasty being within reach that gives us a short burst of pleasure.

See that candy on your secretary’s desk? Reaching for that doughnut? About ready to chomp down on your 14th cookie?

Stop, count to 10, and ask yourself a few questions before eating anything…

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• Am I eating this because I’m hungry?
• Do I really need to eat right now?
• Does it taste good, how will I feel physically, emotionally?
• Is there something healthier that I can eat?
• Why exactly do I need / want this snack?

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By consciously processing what you eat you can start to break the habit of eating things that are just not good for us.

 

What Should You Do Now?

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Step One: Practice the Steps

This is super simple.  All you have to do is register what you eat in your brain.  So if you pickup a sandwich think, I’m eating a sandwich.  Next, make sure to enjoy that sandwich thinking about the flavors and sharing the meal with friends.

Over time you’ll be aware of what you’re eating and able to make conscious decision avoiding the junk.

Step Two: Write a Comment

I’m really curious what sweets you have the most difficulty avoiding.  As you probably already found out I have a terrible time avoiding cookies.  Especially my grandma’s chocolate chip cookies.

But what about you?  Write a comment below and tell me what junk food is the hardest for you to shake.  I’d love to hear how the two steps have helped you out.

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