Mindless Eating - Brian Wansink

[dalthauser]

I posted this in my blogspot weightloss blog, but I wanted to share it here in my LJ too.

I just finished listening to the audiobook version of Mindless Eating.
It was recommended in a weightloss podcast I listened to a couple of weeks ago.

Wow, while I won't go so far to say that I'm a changed person - I admit that I'm very much more aware now - and have some new tools to work with.

There'a a whole lot of info in this book, but
Here's what I hope I remember..................

Use smaller plates for food (no brainer and not a new idea)

Use taller and narrower glassware for beverages

Break down large packages into actual portion sizes (I can use the zipper snack bags for some)

Use established portions (not what I think is a portion)

Put away extra food prepped right away so there's less temptation to get seconds.

Package leftovers in portioned servings for future meals.

When snacking - don't pour a big bowl to eat from or eat out of the package. Portion out and know what calories you're eating and put that in the serving bowl.

Create Pause Points especially when snacking (ie - have a rule that you can only eat 10 m&m's an hour - or you can't put more than 1 cup of cereal in your plate and must get up to refill if you want more)

It's definitely worth a listen to if you are interested in losing weight or improving your eating habits.

Comments

[dreamcowgirl.livejournal.com]

For eating out I will get a box right away and pack up my left overs so I do not pick or over eat.

ALso at home use children's untensil it helps slow you down when eating on the small plate.

[cosmorama.livejournal.com]

great tips. added to memories for future reference.

[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

Good tips!

[sahlah.livejournal.com]

I like that pause point idea. I do that sometimes when I really want something - I promise myself if I still want it in an hour I can have it then. Most of the time I forget or get busy with something else.

[mybeautifulwars]

Good info there... thanks for sharing :-)

[glowy-lovers.livejournal.com]

Good advice there :)