In the 21st century, the problem of overeating became especially urgent. Entered into the food industry taste enhancers, snack and fast food chains, stressful living standards, stresses - all this contributes to the progression of the disease of overeating. It is important to note that sometimes the cause of the disease is experienced hunger or, conversely, excessive anxiety of parents for the poor appetite of their child, resulting in tough rules: "You will not leave the table until you sing."
Let's look at what this disease leads to and how to get rid of overeating.
Compulsive overeating
Uncontrolled consumption of food adversely affects not only physical health, weight, but also on the psyche: a person accompanies a feeling of guilt, he tries to eat alone, is prone to anxious and depressive states and even thoughts of suicide. He is afraid to talk about his problem, as a result of which he may not even guess how severe his stage of the disease is and how to treat overeating .
Compulsive overeating treatment
To get rid of uncontrolled eating, you need:
- first of all it is necessary to give up the habit of doing something stranger during a meal: read, sit at a computer or watch TV. Otherwise, food intake becomes automatic, it does not bring pleasure and feelings of satiety. In addition, a habit is developed to chew something while watching a movie or reading;
- try to eat in small portions at a certain time. It is best to break meals by 6 times;
- eat slowly, chewing food carefully;
- use more liquid: kefir, water and a green hay;
- replace semi-finished products and fast food products with healthy food. Add fresh vegetables to your diet;
- exclude fried foods. Give preference to boiled, steamed or in the oven dishes;
- find a passion for your soul, which will take your thoughts. Change the source of pleasure;
- more often on the street.
Often overeating is the result of boredom; - Talk to your close people during difficult emotional states, get busy with something abstract. Do not try to calm yourself down with food;
- if you need to unplanned snack - eat a green apple, cucumber or beetroot.
Do not forget about physical activity. If you are not ready for morning jogs and gyms, then do exercises in the morning, go to the pool or dance. This will give you strength and confidence and give you the energy charge for the whole day.
Be sure to consult a doctor and go through the diagnosis of the body.