The following tips may help you to minimise your alcohol intake: Pre plan social situations – Before you depart on a night out, plan the type and quantity of alcohol you will consume and devise tactics to ensure you stick with your plan. For example, check there will be suitable low energy drinks available or…
Sometimes we don’t act the way we want with our choices. There are three reasons why: https://youtu.be/Dk3kV0jXbvM Your reactive brain makes decisions faster than your responsive brain. Reactive brains are like super – efficient engines always ready to go 24/7, in contrast to the responsive brain, which is like a powerful engine that has to…
A survey of 2000 people showed that the average person spends just 23 minutes a day eating. Of those surveyed, 73% suffered from digestive difficulties. Take these steps to eat mindfully: Sit Down – Even if it’s only for 10 minutes, make proper time for your meal. Always try and sit at a table to…
No matter how many responsibilities you have, there are ways to use your time more efficiently. By improving your time management skills, you can reduce wasted time and increase the amount of time you spend on enjoyable and healthy activities. We’ve listed several ways to improve your time management skills below: Be responsible. Firstly, and…
Fortunately, not all stress is bad: positive stressors (eustress) can motivate you and promote personal growth. Everyone has a range of stress at which point they perform at their best: Illustration of the Yerkes-Dodson human performance and stress curve It is up to you to find and maintain your optimal stimulation zone; decrease your stress…
Close your eyes. Focus your awareness first on your mouth and tongue, then on your throat and neck, and finally your chest and stomach. As you work your way down can you detect any signals that your body is giving you about your hunger or fullness status? Does any part feel tense, hollow, or dry?…
Leaving Food on Your Plate Leaving food on your plate is a great habit in situations where you are not in control of your serve size. You will be more likely to leave portions of higher fat foods at occasions such as parties or dining out and to restrict your intake of highly desired foods…
What is Your Eating Style? Another factor that can influence whether you eat appropriately is your eating style. You may be an emotional, habitual, social, or restrained eater: your style is a product of your knowledge about food and how you respond to different eating cues. Use this four-point scale to indicate the degree to…
One of the most valuable strategies you’ll gain from us at Eviole is the ability to recognize inappropriate eating habits and transform them into healthier choices. As part of this journey, you’ll develop a critical habit before every meal – asking yourself, “Is this choice appropriate?” If the answer leans toward “appropriate,” that’s your green…