How to Avoid Eating Too Much

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The prospect of eating avocados, bacon, and cream, every day can be so tantalizing that we forget that the keto diet is not a food free-for-all. No one—including keto-eaters—should eat until they feel queasy or overburden their digestive tract. Further, because the majority of keto ingredients are so calorie-dense, overeating even a small amount of them can get in the way of weight loss. If you struggle with eating too much of a good thing, these tips may help.

Stay hydrated. Oftentimes, we mistake thirst for hunger. Aim for at least two litres of water per day.

Carry your own keto snacks. Snacks can be an slippery slope when you are not prepared. Pack a piece or two of salmon jerky or stock up on snack-sized containers and fill them with cubed cheese, salami, slices of cucumber, or other keto-compliant foods.

Don’t keep trigger foods in your home. We all have foods that are difficult for us to stop eating. Be it coconut cream, liverwurst, avocados, bacon, jerky, or any other keto ingredient you can’t resist, don’t keep it in your home. You can consume it when eating out, but keeping it in your kitchen can lead to “extended eating episodes,” also known as bingeing.

Don’t over–order in restaurants. Go for keto-compliant salads, soups, and appetizers, which are typically more reasonably sized than entrees.

Chew well. This aids digestion and gives your brain time to register that you’re full, so you don’t overeat. A good rule of thumb is counting to 20 while chewing each bite.

Avoid drinking your calories. True, there are some amazing keto drinks out there. In fact, you’ll find several in our accompanying Keto Kit Cookbook (chapter 7). But your body is sated more thoroughly when you eat food. Drinking too many calories can lead to stalled weight loss or even weight gain.

Eat mindfully. We often eat mindlessly. We stuff food into our mouths while working on the computer, watching TV, or when we’re on the run. Before we even realize what we’ve done, we’ve eaten two or three servings of a food and thrown off our macros, or loaded on calories that we did not need. Plus, wolfing down food is not enjoyable. The pleasure of eating lies in slowing down and fully experiencing all the elements of your meal.

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