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 times each day. Regular eating can help you to deal with over-eating 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 time 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.