I have begun changing the way I think of food. And maybe this will help you out if you have trouble in the kitchen, or at the restaurant.
I like food, I will admit that, and sometimes I over eat, over indulge in food, sometimes use it to cheer me up if I have had a bad day. And I am guessing that's okay. I am no expert but this is all from personal experience.
I used to eat food out of habit. I used to eat anything that was on my plate if I enjoyed it. Ii would go for seconds, go for desert, go for a second dessert because it tasted to good. Now, my taste buds still enjoy the taste of food, there is no doubt about that, but I have learnt to things which has helped me loose the weight, become a lot learner and gain more energy, I won't necessarily say I have become healthier, I don't know what that is.
Lesson 1: Food intake control
I still eat food for taste rather than for the health benefits, some people may be different, but hey, everyone is different. But understand what your body is saying you. If you think or feel you are full, stop eating! If you feel you need more food, keep eating! It's simple.
If you are serving your own food on a plate, try not to have 'eyes bigger than your stomach' syndrome. Take what you think is necessary, and enjoy that. If you still feel hungry, then go for seconds.
If you are at a restaurant, and your meal looks rather large, you do NOT have to eat everything on your plate. You can ask if the left overs can be taken home in a take away container if you don't like wasting food. Also learn the serving
Lesson 2: Use food as an energy source.
I have understood that food contains calories. Calories are measurements of energy your body uses throughout the day from food. I have been calorie counting over the last few years and only getting the hang of it recently. I make sure that I eat up to my limit of calories or lower (not too much lower), and if I eat over my limit, which is very common, I have to exercise or be active enough to burn those calories through out the day. Meaning, if I sit down for a majority of the day, I most like have to go for a walk or jump on the bike, or not eat as much as I would as when I am active.
Give these options a shot and see if this helps you with your weightloss or body toning.
Bon Apetite
