How to Stop Overeating
How to Stop Overeating Try these tips for getting more satisfaction from fewer calories- WebMD Feature By Elaine Magee, RD,MPH Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Babies are born knowing to eat when they are hungry, and stop when they are comfortable. But as we grow up and are exposed to fad diets, advertising, food used as a reward, etc., many of us unlearn this beautifully balanced way of eating and begin to overeat. Yet eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are comfortable is one of the keys to healthy eating and living, says Linda Bacon, PhD, nutrition professor at the City College of San Francisco. Much has been written on the "eating when you're hungry" side of this equation. But how do you learn to stop when you're comfortable if you've lost touch with this over the years? Overcoming Overeating Experts say there are things you can do to make yourself more likely to stop eating when you are comfortable. They include: