It's been over a month since we have had a holiday. The summer is winding down. We've had the opportunity to eat the hot dogs and barbecued chicken on the grill, the potato salad and the rest of the summer food. What's next?
Soon the kids will be back in school, back to the structure of "normal" life. What is going to happen to your eating patterns? Are you getting ready to make the transition away from the cool salads of summer into the heartier foods of fall? How will those heavier foods change your fullness levels?
As your activity slows down, your need for those extra calories for biking and walking in the evenings will go down, as well. How can you successfully make all of these transitions?
By continuing to be mindful of your level of hunger BEFORE you start eating and by monitoring your fullness level WHILE you are eating.
Try serving yourself smaller portions -- when the food is gone you can access if you are still hungry or if you could be content to stop eating. If you are still hungry, put another small serving on your plate. You can go from hunger to the first signs of fullness in as little as 3 bites. Eat them slowly and see what signals your stomach sends you about the amount of food you are eating. There is no need to put on pounds just because the seasons are changing.
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