Most of the choices that we make are governed by our subconscious mind more than by our conscious mind. Much of what we do is done more from a position of weakness rather than from one of strength. When it comes to food this is especially true.
By observing what you eat and your behavior toward food on a daily basis you will discover the truth of this. You would be surprised to see that much of what you eat you eat because it is there and not because you are really hungry. To find out three main reasons that are responsible for why we eat what we do and when we eat it, read on.
Pleasure In Eating
Food is wonderful and that is partly why we eat so much. Some foods taste so good that we get a lot of pleasure when we consume them. Although this is not necessarily a problem it becomes one if we are concerned about our weight and health. Eating for the pleasure of it needs to be controlled.
Social Comfort
You have probably been to a meal at a restaurant with family and friends and ordered a meal even though you had eaten just prior to arriving. This often happens at celebrations. We do it because it seems wrong to be the only one at the table not eating anything. Everyone feels uncomfortable. People might offer to pay for a meal for you because they do not want to eat alone. But if a healthy lifestyle is what you really desire then it is crucial that you do not fall into these traps.
Stress Relief
Most people have used food to relieve stress. It can be amazing just how wonderful a piece of candy can make you feel. Provided this isn't done in excess it's fine but if you do it often then it becomes a hazard to your health and causes damage to your body. Eating when you are feeling stressed is not wrong. But you should take care that the snacks you choose are of the healthy variety.
Food is a wonderful thing and is most enjoyed when shared with others but we need to be in control and make the right choices about what we consume. You have to be determined that pleasure, comfort and stress relief will not govern your eating habits any longer. Eating for the right reasons is the way to go but eating for the wrong reasons will only damage your body.
By Joseph D. Cooper
By observing what you eat and your behavior toward food on a daily basis you will discover the truth of this. You would be surprised to see that much of what you eat you eat because it is there and not because you are really hungry. To find out three main reasons that are responsible for why we eat what we do and when we eat it, read on.Pleasure In Eating
Food is wonderful and that is partly why we eat so much. Some foods taste so good that we get a lot of pleasure when we consume them. Although this is not necessarily a problem it becomes one if we are concerned about our weight and health. Eating for the pleasure of it needs to be controlled.
Social Comfort
You have probably been to a meal at a restaurant with family and friends and ordered a meal even though you had eaten just prior to arriving. This often happens at celebrations. We do it because it seems wrong to be the only one at the table not eating anything. Everyone feels uncomfortable. People might offer to pay for a meal for you because they do not want to eat alone. But if a healthy lifestyle is what you really desire then it is crucial that you do not fall into these traps.
Stress Relief
Most people have used food to relieve stress. It can be amazing just how wonderful a piece of candy can make you feel. Provided this isn't done in excess it's fine but if you do it often then it becomes a hazard to your health and causes damage to your body. Eating when you are feeling stressed is not wrong. But you should take care that the snacks you choose are of the healthy variety.
Food is a wonderful thing and is most enjoyed when shared with others but we need to be in control and make the right choices about what we consume. You have to be determined that pleasure, comfort and stress relief will not govern your eating habits any longer. Eating for the right reasons is the way to go but eating for the wrong reasons will only damage your body.
