It's a new behavior and adjustment will take time. They want you to get full on food not beverages and the liquids push it through your stomach. Staying hydrated will help you get used to the shift and decrease your thirst. As for chewing slowly, better ingredients heighten your satiation and you're less likely to wolf it down.
You'll savor a steak and be more likely to gorge on fast food for example.
It's a polite way of referencing the 'skinny brain' which differs in its approach to health than someone overweight. They can't tell you the truth because it's offensive or could be hurtful to the patient and derail their progress. I speak like that when I post updates. But I'm talking about myself and refuse to be politically correct.
Skinny brain is the antithesis of fat. It doesn't agree, embrace or excuse its presence. It wants good health, the appropriate weight for your height and a pleasant appearance. It doesn't support philosophies that contradict its betterment. It won't say it's okay to gain 20 pounds. You have a standard and it holds you to it through your choices and restraint. It's the control you lack that allows you to go too far.
That's how most people maintain their weight. There's an internal breaking point they won't trespass. What inspires it differs for each. It could be reversing disease, better nutrition or mobility, doing activities they couldn't before, feeling more physically attractive, obtaining a partner or increasing their options, etc.
I'm aesthetically driven because of my interests and work. The idea of looking a certain way is my motivation. I want to be healthy too and have a great diet. But beauty trips my switch. Being in an industry that esteems slimness works in my favor as do my dating habits. My companions have aesthetic preferences. I could never put on a lot of weight with them. They'd intervene and I like that.
Our standards complement and reinforces my philosophy, The content I watch does as well. The women I watch are thin, attractive and healthy. I found a lot of them through hashtags that prioritize self-care and wellness. There's nothing in my life corroborating the notion of physical excess. I believe the body is a temple and should be treated accordingly.
The same holds true for my friends. They're all in shape and prioritize their health. Women don't talk about this. You could put on 50 pounds and they'll remain quiet because they don't want to rock the boat. I'm not okay with that. If you're struggling your friends should be willing to address it lovingly. No matter what it is.
I think it's important to partner with the Lord. He knows the number and can get you there. He'll tell you what to eat, how to move, what to watch and help with your cravings.
You'll learn to play offense against yourself. If you struggle with portion control don't go to a buffet. If you binge on snacks don't buy them. Go to a bakery and get some cookies instead of buying Oreos.
Once the mindset is entrenched you'll reach the point where you can eat what you like because the boundaries are in place. If you have more than you should during special periods like the holidays you'll get back on track. Because it isn't a diet it's a way of life.
My approach works for me but isn't ideal for everyone. You have to gauge your triggers and weaknesses. That's how you beat this. It's all in your head. The more you want it the more control you'll have and your body will relinquish. It will serve you not the other way around.
~bella
