What helps you relax, feel more satisfied with meals, and lose fat sustainably?
The practice of eating about 80 percent.
Eating up to 80 percent full means you stop eating when you are not more satisfied. I’m not hungry yet, but neither stuffed nor even full. It’s about feeling happy, with a little space left.
Why do we like this weight loss practice so much?
You’ll still be satisfied with meals, but over time, you’ll probably end up having a caloric deficit.
(It also has many other advantages, which are described in the infographic below).
Sounds good!
What happens is that sometimes putting a number on the fullness level baffles people. They want to get it right. They are afraid of being overtaken.
“But how do I know when I’m 80 percent full ?! I have no stomach indicator! ”
Well, a couple of things:
First, learning to pay attention to how your body feels, so that you can assess your level of fullness, requires practice.
Second, the exact the number doesn’t matter so much.
The most important of this habit is the action of slowing down, paying attention to the indications of hunger and eating a little less than you are used to.
For more information on the benefits of this practice, as well as eight steps to make it feel more natural, check out this infographic.
Download the infographic for your printer or tablet so you can access the steps whenever you or your customers want to practice this healthy eating ninja move.
To put this conscious feeding strategy into regular practice, download one printable or suitable for tablets version of this infographic, so it’s always useful when you or your customers need it.
And, if you are a health and fitness coach, share it with your customers and see if there are any improvements in motivation, dedication, and results.
If you are a coach or want to be …
Learning how to train clients, patients, friends or family through healthy eating and lifestyle changes, in a way that is personalized to their body, preferences and circumstances, is both an art and a science.
If you want to learn more about both, consider this Precision nutrition level 1 certification.