Do you need to eat less, but don’t know where to start the diet? We help! Learn 10 infallible tricks to eat less below:
Losing weight and keeping your body in shape always seem like impossible missions for most people. But this is just the consequence of long-term bad habits. But the good news, according to Science, is that you can change that, especially with these infallible tricks for eating less that you’re about to learn.
The tips were originally part of a video from the Quirkolgy channel on YouTube and showed a series of tips, following several studies and scientific tests that were effective in encouraging people to eat less. Of course, you can’t perform a miracle, but with a little effort they work, you know?
As you will see, all these tricks that help you eat less are based on ways of deceiving or suggesting the human mind. Because, as incredible as it may seem, even when it’s time to eat, she’s in charge, you know?
So, if you need to eat less than usual to lose a few pounds, eat less sugar or fat, or if you want to maintain your current weight, take note of all the tips you will see below. Then, just test their effectiveness and, who knows, share what you think here with the Women’s Area team. What about?
1. Prefer smaller containers
When you use a smaller plate, you may be tempted to serve yourself smaller amounts of food. On the other hand, you won’t feel hungry, because the difference between portions isn’t so big that it doesn’t leave you much less satiated than usual.
2. Use your non-dominant hand for snacks
Snacks and other snacks should be eaten using your non-dominant hand. For example, the right, if you are left-handed. This is because, according to studies, it requires greater “effort” and ends up making you eat up to 20% less.
3. Prefer long glasses
Although they seem to hold the same amount of liquid, most tall glasses have less space for drinks, as they are also narrower. Changing the container of juice, milk or other sugary drinks helps a lot to reduce the amount consumed.
4. Place a mirror on the table
A recently developed psychological study showed that when placing a mirror on a table, people tend to choose the healthy foods that are there. This is because conscience, or anticipated guilt, begins to act the moment you see your image and the image of the food reflected in the mirror. It is also worth using the mirror on the refrigerator, depending on the case.
5. Give gum a chance when you feel hungry
When you feel that sudden desire to snack or that untimely hunger, choose to chew sugar-free gum, especially with fruit flavors.
6. Eat less quickly
If you eat too quickly you are likely to eat a larger amount of food. This is because your brain takes a while to understand that you are eating and the feeling of satiety also takes a while to arrive. Now, if you eat slowly, you tend to eat less. The tip is to put the cutlery down between bites.
7. Use red containers
This is also a completely psychological trick, but if it’s already worked, why not try it? Studies have shown that people eat fewer snacks if they are served on red plates and other containers.
8. Turn off the TV
The truth is: you eat more while watching TV. When the television is turned off, you pay more attention to what you are doing and are more aware of the amount of food you are eating. Therefore, studies guarantee that it is possible to eat up to 50% less with the television turned off at mealtime.
9. Photograph your food
If you are going to eat something unhealthy and high in calories, take a photo beforehand. No need to post on Instagram, of course, please. But, according to studies, when you see your treat photographed, the tendency is for you to reduce the frequency of eating that food by up to 1/3.
10. Control the variety of foods
If you are going to eat fatty foods, try to reduce the variety of foods at the table. This is because, with so much delicious and fatty food, you end up not being able to resist trying them all. On the other hand, if you add the same amount of food but reduce the variety, you are likely to eat fewer calories.
So, did you learn the magic formula for eating less?
Still on your shape, you’ll also want to read: Bloating or fat? Understand your love handles.
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