6 Easy Ways To Control Your Eating Triggers

December 16, 2020 "Accept life's challenges. Try to see challenges as opportunities that will help lead you toward joy in your life." — Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P. Overcoming Obstacles 6 strategies to help control eating triggers Do certain situations cause you to eat too much? Identifying the situations that trigger poor eating habits can help you develop strategies to overcome them. Read on to see if any of these areas trip you up. Then try the simple solutions to inspire healthy changes during the holidays and in your everyday life. Reverse unhealthy habits with these tips » Healthy Choices Whole grains vs. regular grains Whole grains provide a variety of healthy nutrients and are naturally low in fat. But if you're like most people, you're not getting enough in your diet. Read on to learn about the different types, plus why to avoid less healthy refined and enriched grains. Learn more about whole grains » Today's Fitness Tip Warm up before you work out Before each exercise session, warm up for five to 10 minutes to gradually rev up your cardiovascular system and increase blood flow to your muscles. Try a low-intensity version of your planned activity. For example, if you plan to walk, warm up by walking slowly. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014