Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Think Yourself Thin: How Your Memory Can Cut Cravings

By David Derbyshire
Source: The Daily Mail


If you're feeling hunger pangs but want to lose weight, try thinking yourself thinner.


British scientists have shown that actively remembering your last meal suppresses appetite and reduces the desire to snack on junk food.


They have also shown that concentrating on food while eating - rather than grabbing a meal in front of the TV - makes you less likely to get hungry later on.


The findings suggest that weight watchers can teach themselves to be less greedy - and that techniques such as hypnotism and behavioural therapy could help.


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