We have learned some tricks to cue your body to the feeling of satiety. Distractions play a role in our missed cues to stop eating: Are you eating in front of your TV or computer or while reading this article? You may have missed your cue. In addition, brain scan studies reveal that if you are obese, your feeling of satiety may not arrive until 20 minutes after you are full rather than the usual 10 -- and you can do some serious damage to your calorie counts in that extra 10 minutes.
Our recommendations? Until researchers have more data on the implantable gastric stimulators or medications that cause a continuous feeling of satiety, take the advice of many diet books. Slow down, and focus on savoring the flavors and textures of your food. Listen for your satiety.
We have learned some tricks to cue your body to the feeling of
satiety. Distractions play a role in our missed cues to stop
eating: Are you eating in front of your TV or computer or while
reading this article? You may have missed your cue....
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Dr. Patricia Raymond answered:We have learned some tricks to cue your body to the feeling of satiety. Distractions play a role in our missed cues to stop eating: Are you eating in front of your TV or computer or while reading this article? You may have missed your cue. In addition, brain scan studies reveal that if you are obese, your feeling of satiety may not arrive until 20 minutes after you are full rather than the usual 10 -- and you can do some serious damage to your calorie counts in that extra 10 minutes.
