Always Hungry? 4 Simple Ways To Outsmart Your Stomach

                 

 The wealth of scientific knowledge and practical wisdom which is supposed to help us live healthier, longer lives can actually cause a lot of confusion. Which cereal coupons will provide the most fiber and nutrients? Which kinds of cardio exercise are best for the body? How important is resistance training? But you don’t need an advanced degree in exercise physiology or to be a certified nutritionist to help cut calories and drop weight – you just need a few easy tricks, says Dr Brian Wansink. Dr. Wansink is an expert on eating behaviors, and he says that “our homes are full of hidden eating traps” and that we face problems because our lives are too chaotic to pay attention to all of our nutritional choices.

“The secret is to change your environment so it works for you rather than against you. These simple strategies are far more likely to succeed than willpower alone. It's easier to change your environment than to change your mind.” Here are four tricks to help fool your stomach and keep you slim:

HIDE YOUR SNACKS – Wasnick says people are likely to eat what they see, so changing the foods that are in your line of sight can be a good way to change your eating habits. Hide cookies and chips and you’ll be less likely to nibble on them throughout the day.

USE A SMALL PLATE – Celebs have been dong it for years, but Dr. Wansink says it really works. One research study found that kids who were given a giant bowl of cereal were more likely to reach for seconds than were those who received a smaller bowl to begin with.

SERVE SMALLER PORTIONS – Wansik’s research supports conventional wisdom that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. He has found that people who are served heaping portions will continue eating until they’ve cleaned their plates, even if they are no longer hungry.

EAT AT THE TABLE – If we eat in front of the television or at our desks, we aren’t focused on the food we’re eating, and we’re more likely to overeat. Enjoy the breakfast you bought with cereal coupons at the table instead of in your car and you’ll not only enjoy your morning meal more, you’ll eat less.