Habit is the unconscious, the things we do on automatic. For example, it is such everyday things as brushing our teeth in the morning or buckling up when getting into a car. Most of these habits we are not aware of. It is this unconscious factor that is the difficulty that prevents you from changing this very habit easily and simply in the end.
At this point, your brain doesn’t think about whether or not it should do it. It just takes it and does it. Food habits work the same way.
You have to put them on automatic. And if you think you need incredible willpower or super strict self-control to do that, not at all. I’ve got some simple step-by-step steps for you that will help you make your eating habits conscious and under control.
The first thing to start with is to stop buying junk food. Remember: what you don’t have, you won’t eat. In turn, put on the table in a prominent place a plate with slices of carrots, dried fruit and nuts.
The second – is to create barriers to themselves on the way to junk food – go home the other way, pass by the department of sweets or office kitchen, if you feel the alluring smell of baking – just smell your wrist, on which you put perfume in the morning.
The third and very important rule – useful products in your apartment and at work should become more accessible and visible. For example, an apple or carrot instead of cookies and candy on the table, make a billet of sliced salad leaves in the fridge, clean the vegetables in advance and cut into slices.
Fourth, use smaller eating utensils. Yes, yes, you’ll have to give up your favorite half-table platters, but it’s worth it. Also, don’t take any supplements. After all, many studies prove that we draw conclusions about our satiety based not on our feelings of fullness, but on seeing that the plate is already empty.
Fifth, always start your meals with vegetables.
I highly recommend changing habits not just with yourself, but immediately with your family. The support of your loved ones will be very important to you.
