Weekend Eating: 6 Ways To Control Food Triggers

April 02, 2021 "To prevent weight gain and reduce the risk of obesity, get a handle on your stress. When you feel less stressed and more in control of your life, you may find it easier to stick to healthy eating and exercise habits." — Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Overcome Obstacles 6 strategies to help control eating triggers Certain activities, times of day or emotions can lead to overeating — especially over the weekend. But you don't want to undo all the hard work you put in during the week, do you? Read on to identify what triggers your poor eating habits and the strategies you can use to overcome them. Be proactive with these solutions » Move More 3 fitness tips to beat boredom Stuck in an exercise rut? Even the most devoted exerciser can get tired of the same old routine. Changing it up and seeking new challenges from time to time can keep you motivated. These tips will get you excited to lace up your sneakers! Try these suggestions » Today's Healthy-Eating Tip 5 strategies for portion control Need help reining in the amount of food you eat? Try these five strategies: 1. Eat slowly. 2. Don't eat directly from a container. 3. Focus on your food rather than reading, watching TV or working while you eat. 4. Take slightly less food than what you think you'll eat. 5. Stop eating as soon as — or even before — you feel satisfied. 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 © 2021 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