1. Eating too much. If you finish what’s on your plate and then the plates of others, or if you always have seconds, you’re in trouble. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to receive the signal that your stomach is full, so stop eating before you’re full and wait at least 10 minutes before having seconds.
2. Portion distortion. Maintaining a healthy weight means eating the right foods in the right amounts. You’ll save yourself a lot of calories and a few pounds.
3. Drinking your calories. Beer, soda, and energy drinks have no nutritional value and can cause dehydration.
4. Snacking on unhealthy foods. Food is fuel for your body. Treat your body like the amazing machine that it is.
5. Eating late at night. Late night Hagen-Dazs binges are not going to help that expanding mid-section. If you must have a late night snack, consider healthy alternatives like almonds and fruit.
6. Not eating breakfast. A quick and easy breakfast that is a combination of carbohydrates and protein is all you need. Oats, Whole Grains Steel Cut Oats, Egg whites (with 1 egg yoke) Cottage cheese, fruit, and a slice of whole wheat toast will keep your engine running until your mid-morning snack.
7. Eating whatever you want. As an adult, your body’s metabolism has changed significantly from that of the teenager you once were, so you must adjust your caloric intake accordingly. To compute your caloric needs, click here.
8. Eating processed foods. Too many hotdogs, lunch meats, canned ravioli, and frozen dinners and neither should you. Instead, eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
9. Not drinking enough water. Factors such a physical activity and climate increase your water needs.
10. Not eating enough. Skipping meals or not eating enough at meals, leads to overeating later. Eating five to six small meals a day, spaced two to three hours apart is really the healthiest way to eat.
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