Weight Weight, Overeating Solution

What causes consumption? Hunger is one thing, but a more important driver of eating comes down to two factors:

1. Proximity
2. Visibility

As #sad as it seems, research into the psychology of eating shows that if we see food — and we can reach it — it is more likely to find its way into our mouth.  This is bad for the winter because we’re just inside more of the time.

So. More than ever, it’s important not to just leave bowls of nibbles around, or other foods out in baskets (or whatever). I’m from the South, so I know this is a gracious thing to do but … the drivers of consumption include seeing it, and being able to reach it.

So put your food away. This is a simple solution, Captain Obvious, but for you and for your kids it can have a big impact!