Food is also often linked to celebrations, and good
times. We may have many fond and comforting memories associated with food.
When someone has a problem they may “comfort eat”, drawing
on these past experiences for temporary relief. The problem is just that
– the relief is temporary. Any problem has not been dealt with,
and is therefore likely to flare up again, possibly causing more overeating.
Deal with any problems directly.
Here is a system that can get our minds and bodies back in tune with
our hunger responses.
Look at the chart above. At 10 this is where you have ate
as much as you possibly can. At 0 is where you have not eaten for 24 hours.
The idea is not to exceed 5. This is the point where you have taken the
edge off the hunger, but you are not “stuffed”.
Ask yourself, honestly, which number are you at right now.
Being honest is the key, as kidding yourself will only ruin the mind body
connection.
Anytime you need to eat, ask yourself honestly at which
number you are at. If you are on 5 or more, then you do not eat. Drink
some water, find something fun to do, or deal with any problem you might
have (hypnosis may be able to help you with this).
If you are on less than 5, say 3, then it is ok to eat.
Enjoy what you are eating, but stop when you feel you are at 5.
Try it, it really works – as long as you stay honest.
Your mind will learn when you are genuinely hungry, and when you are not.
This allows our natural mechanisms, which were developed over millions
of years, to regulate our weight.
Of course we are but human. Every now and then we may eat
over 5. If you do, then again be honest with yourself, admit that you
are indulging yourself, and still be aware of what number you eat to.
That way you can return to your good habits with your mind body connection
to hunger fully intact.
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