Ask Marilyn: Diets don’t work for me
Q: “What’s the best way to eat less? I’ve tried every diet there is and I’m still not thin.”
A: The best answer is to eat more slowly. The feeling that you are hungry takes a while to die down, even when you are stuffing your mouth and stomach with food. If you eat fast, you get a lot more food inside you before you feel satisfied than if you eat more slowly. Take time to chew each mouthful of food before swallowing it and savour the last swallow before you pick up your fork again for the next mouthful. You may also want to change your mindset about food. Food isn’t your enemy; it’s your friend. It gives you energy and boosts your health and wellbeing. Instead of thinking about calories start thinking about nutrients and feeling healthy. If you can do that you’ll find that weight loss happens naturally as a wonderful side effect of healthy eating.