So I don't know about you, but I have this habit of needing to eat whenever I am stressed, upset, or bored and simply because I like eating. I crave things, chocolate especially, and I won't stop until I'm satisfied, ignoring the fact that my stomach is already full. Then, though happy with the taste of lets say a whole pan of gooey brownies, it usually ends with feeling sorry for myself and staring at the mirror to know if it's possible that the 2 pounds of brownies I just ate are visible in my stomach. Times like now, during the last two weeks of the semester, are when I am especially "hungry."
Well, I decided I'm not being bullied by the voice in my head that says one more brownie wouldn't hurt! To do this I am going to take the advice of the one, and only, Jillian Michaels. Recently in a video podcast on her Daily Dose With Jillian Michaels, she tackled this very issue I have presented before you. And here's her advice: "Look for cues about whether or not your body is hungry." I heard this and wanted to smack myself in the forehead. DUH! It's that easy, just look for:
- physical signs of hunger
- if you feel dizzy
- if you feel lightheaded
- and think of when's the last time you ate
Happy studying!
I just had to ;]
I used to stress eat, but lately I've been finding myself doing the opposite--getting so wrapped up in homework or studying that I forget to eat. Hours later, I realize I have a migraine and my stomach feels like it is going to be sick. This is no good either. So, I try to actually eat something every three hours: a piece of fruit, Weight Watcher string cheese, or a hard boiled egg white. I drink about twelve glasses of water a day, so sometimes I keep myself so full of that liquid, I don't even notice when I'm hungry.
ReplyDelete