What's Eating You?

Emotions play a large roll in our eating habits. Sometimes we don't eat because we are down or eat too much. Other times we want to reward ourselves with something we know we shouldn't have and then end up feeling bad afterward. Sometimes we have to stop and ask ourselves if we are really hungry or are we just eating to feel good. I'm sure you've all heard the quote "Eat to live, don't live to eat!" Well I agree with this to a certain extent. Sure we can eat leaves off the trees and drink water and that's enough for us to live but that's not living. We've evolved enough that our food choices especially in this country range the full spectrum from super healthy to "A heart attack on a plate" as I like to call some dishes. Even if your eating habits fall somewhere in the middle over indulgence is usually a serious factor. Portion sizes are generally way too large and if you were like me, as a child you were told to finish the food on your plate...full or not! I can say from experience that it's all an adjustment but not an impossible one. Everything takes practice even eating. Correction eating healthy! Let nothing else guide your food selection choices, emotions shouldn't and hunger certainly shouldn't. If you are eating small meals and snacks throughout the day you should never be hungry to the point that you would select anything other than what you should be eating. If you need to write down meals do it! If you need to view restaurant menus on line before you go, do it! With a little effort that's all it takes you'll feel better and you'll look GREAT!