Lies My Stomach Tells Me
I have a free email newsletter called, “Consider It Done.” Back in January, I told my subscribers about my plans to lose weight. Was I crazy or what?
I’m doing well but I had to overcome one bad habit: “werewolf eating.” Just like a werewolf comes out at night, most of my poor choices took place after the sun went down.
What to do? Should I eat more during the day? How about more protein and fewer carbohydrates? I tried everything, but the werewolf continued to howl.
Finally, I figured it out. For me, “hunger” is sometimes just a conditioned response. I “feel” hungry at 9:00 p.m. for no other reason than I felt hungry the night before. It feels real, but it’s a lie.
Here are two ways to beat the werewolf:
1. Ignore it: Sometimes if you turn your mind to other things, the werewolf goes away.
2. Plan for it: Save room for a healthy snack at werewolf time. Low-fat popcorn is a good choice.
For more helpful tips on weight loss, sign up for the “Consider It Done,” newsletter at www.drhibbs.com.
About Stanley E. Hibbs...
Stanley E. Hibbs, Ph.D., is a therapist based in Dunwoody, GA, specializing in organizational/life management, performance enhancement, addiction issues, adolescent issues, marriage/couples issues, depression, phobias, and more.
Click Here to learn more about Stanley E. Hibbs.
I’m doing well but I had to overcome one bad habit: “werewolf eating.” Just like a werewolf comes out at night, most of my poor choices took place after the sun went down.
What to do? Should I eat more during the day? How about more protein and fewer carbohydrates? I tried everything, but the werewolf continued to howl.
Finally, I figured it out. For me, “hunger” is sometimes just a conditioned response. I “feel” hungry at 9:00 p.m. for no other reason than I felt hungry the night before. It feels real, but it’s a lie.
Here are two ways to beat the werewolf:
1. Ignore it: Sometimes if you turn your mind to other things, the werewolf goes away.
2. Plan for it: Save room for a healthy snack at werewolf time. Low-fat popcorn is a good choice.
For more helpful tips on weight loss, sign up for the “Consider It Done,” newsletter at www.drhibbs.com.
About Stanley E. Hibbs...
Stanley E. Hibbs, Ph.D., is a therapist based in Dunwoody, GA, specializing in organizational/life management, performance enhancement, addiction issues, adolescent issues, marriage/couples issues, depression, phobias, and more.
Click Here to learn more about Stanley E. Hibbs.
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