The problem with most of us these days, is that we rush from one thing to the next, with very little time for anything.
But, living in such a stressful, chaotic life, can make you more anxious, unhealthy, and unhappy.
Stop and consider, what is the point in it all, if you are constantly rushing through your day, with no real time out to enjoy your family, and life in general?
Getting a grip on this can be challenging. But, just making a start somewhere can help you to feel like you’re gaining some level of control.
Making it your practice to eat more slowly, is a good place to begin.
When you allow yourself to slow down, even a little, and begin eating more slowly, you will notice a vast improvement in your health overall. And, that means less sluggishness over the course of your day, and greater productivity as a result.
You see, spending a little extra time on yourself can really reap dividends in the long-run.
Eating Slowly Aids Weight Loss
One of the main reasons why eating slowly should be important to you right now, is that it can aid your weight loss efforts.
Yes, just slowing things down can help you to lose weight. In fact, a growing body of research confirms this.
In one of the studies, women were given large plates of pasta, and told to eat as much as they wanted.
When asked to eat quickly, they consumed 646 calories in 9 minutes. However, when asked to eat slowly, and chew their food 15 to 20 times, they consumed 579 calories in 29 minutes.
And, the best bit? They noted the greatest feelings of satiety when they ate more slowly.
Why Eating Slowly Works
When you eat very quickly, it is much easier to overshoot the point of satiety. That means you take in more calories than you need, and that equals weight gain with time.
What you need to realize is, that the feeling of “I’m full” comes from your brain, not your stomach.
This means your stomach needs time to get that signal, activate the satiety response, and this tells you to stop eating.
Eating more slowly allows this to happen.
When you eat, make it your practice to be “in the moment.” Take smaller bites, chew each bite for a longer period of time, and enjoy what you are eating.
It will become much easier with time, so keep at it.