Improve Weight Loss by Avoiding Hunger
You should expect to feel hungry when you’re losing weight.
Right?
To the contrary. In fact, depriving yourself to the point where
you feel hungry actually jeopardizes your chances for weight-loss
success. By skipping meals or eating too little, it’s almost
inevitable that you’ll overeat later.
Eat regularly to keep the weight off.
The lesson: Instead of focusing on how little you can eat, make
it a priority to keep yourself from getting hungry. There are
plenty of ways to limit your calorie intake without getting
hungry. A few rules of thumb:
- Eat a small meal every 3 to 4 hours (rather than 3 larger
meals). - Choose high-fiber foods, such as whole-grain breads, fruits and
vegetables. - Drink a lot of water. The standard recommendation is 8 glasses
a day; if you’re working out, be sure to drink more.