BEST DIET TIP #3: Consider whether you're really hungry.
Whenever you feel like eating, look for physical signs of hunger, suggests Michelle May, MD, author of Am I Hungry?
"Hunger is your body's way of telling you that you need fuel, so when a craving doesn't come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it," she says.
When you're done eating, you should feel better -- not stuffed, bloated, or tired.
"Your stomach is only the size of your fist, so it takes just a handful of food to fill it comfortably," says May.
Keeping your portions reasonable will help you get more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.
I am never hungry but for the last week or so I have had the munchies a lot. I find that if I keep a bottle of water with me AT ALL TIMES... I do better. I also know that if I have the munchies it doesn't matter if I am bored or busy. I am going to be much more aware of the signs of being hungry.
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