According to researchers, slim people know certain things that others don’t, like the fact that fidgeting helps you burn kilojoules and that breakfast is a meal that should never be skipped. Their habits might be unconscious, but with some planning, we can all adopt their slimming methods.
So what can we learn from slim people:
To watch portion sizes
Slim individuals use strategies such as buying just a single serving’s worth of food and using smaller plates and bowls. Your stomach is about the size of a mango, so it makes sense to limit meals to the amount of food that fits into your palms.
To put yourself first
Slim women prioritise eating healthily and exercising regularly. They realise that the solution to weight loss lies in them, not in some potion or a fad diet.
Not to skip meals
Slender people don’t jump up to eat every time their stomachs growl, but they don’t let themselves starve either. If you feel famished, you’ll be more likely to give in to impulsive overeating. Slim women also know that skipping breakfast slows down your metabolism.
To keep moving
Regular exercise is key. About 90% of people who maintain a healthy weight exercise the equivalent of walking 6km a day. Slimmer people are more likely to stand, walk or fidget than to sit still.
To enjoy our food
Feelings of guilt prevent us from enjoying meals. Naturally thin people sometimes enjoy their food more than overweight people do because they eat without self-reproach.
