Think of caloric intake throughout the day as a slow, steady drip from an Intravenous Bag versus a massive "blood" transfusion of 2-3 huge meals.
Step 1: Rethink the concept of a "meal." Or do away with the word all together. We no longer live in an agrarian economy where waking up and consuming a 2,000 calorie breakfast is necessary. We no longer toil in the fields all day.
Step 2: Analyze your typical daily schedule and determine where and when and how you can consume 6-8 small "meals" between the time you awake and just past dinner.
- Breakfast
- Post Breakfast
- Pre Lunch
- Lunch
- Post Lunch
- Pre Dinner
- Dinner
- Post Dinner
Step 3: Rethink portion sizes. Now that you're eating more frequently, reduce portion sizes. Use smaller plates.
Step 4: Rethink what constitutes a "meal." An apple is now a meal. Almonds are now a meal.
Step 5: Eat S-L-O-W-L-Y....
Step 6: "Pre-Eat." Eat before you are hungry. Not when you are hungry. You will eat less and avoid disastrous hunger pangs that lead to binging and emotional cravings.
Step 7: Plan all eating: Anticipate your day, schedule (in your mind at least) when you will have time to eat 6-8 times daily.
