Foundation 1: Eating regularly Regular eating is the first foundation on which all other healthy eating habits are built. If you do not already have a regular pattern of eating, we recommend that this is your first goal. A regular eating pattern is one where you eat at similar times each day. This will help you ensure that you don’t become over-hungry.
Whether you like to eat 3 or 5 times a day, the important thing is to stick to a pattern and try to eat at roughly the same time each day. Regular eating can help you to deal with overeating and help you stop eating at the end of your meal. It can also help you to have more consistent energy levels. • If you have not followed a regular pattern of eating for sometime, it may take some planning and effort. • Healthy snacks can be built in, but try to ensure snack times are around the same times each day. • Once you have decided on a pattern that fits in with your lifestyle - stick to it Establishing a regular eating pattern is the essential first step to help you get away from the overeating and dieting vicious cycle.
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