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Eat Like a Baby to Lose Weight
Why it's not a good idea....

Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites

Bad Advice at Times, Even From Professionals

There are a staggering number of deaths each year related to medical mishaps, accidental poisoning and inept medical treatment and procedures which occur each year in America.

Dying in the hospital due to malpractice or a hospital-related infection is reported in the top 10 leading causes of death.

Along this line, I recently heard a nutritionist give a weight loss tip that went something like this: "Eat like a baby to lose weight. When a baby gets full, it pushes back its plate and doesn't eat any more."

While it's a great idea to quit eating once an individual is 'full' - if an adult waits until they feel full, they may have already over-stuffed themselves.  

Why?

The Body Requires Time for the Brain to Register Fullness in Belly

 It takes about twenty minutes for the brain to register that feeling of fullness. It's a common reason why many times after we eat we complain, "Why did I eat so much?"

At the time we were eating, we didn't feel like we'd over-stuffed our tummy. Then a few minutes later - we feel fatter than a Thanksgiving turkey stuffed with grandma's chestnut stuffing.

Diet Bites suggests that you PLAN your meal BEFORE you sit down to eat.

You should have a good idea about how many calories are on your plate as well as how much you intend to eat and drink. And sure - while you're eating if you begin to feel full, then quit. Save the rest for later.

A skilled dieter has a very good handle on how many calories they need per meal, per day.

Diet Bites also suggests that rather than eating like a baby that individuals approach weight loss by taking baby steps.  

One step at a time, we accomplish our weight loss goals until we eventually hit the ground running towards the Weight Loss Success line.

We certainly don't like to shoot down new ideas for weight loss - because this nutritionist's tip may actually work for some individuals.

Just keep in mind that it takes about twenty minutes for an adult's brain to register that feeling of fullness. Adults are a lot different than babies.

Diet Bites will do our best to help you achieve your weight loss goals by keeping you motivated and informed - even when it may not be a popular thing to do.

Meal Planning Based on Food Group Recommendations

While dieting the following is a good pattern for dieters at meal time, as well as snack time based on a 1,500 calorie weight loss plan:

Meal Time

Grain Group

Fruit Group

Dairy Group

Vegetable Group

Protein Group

Example Menus, Health Notes

Breakfast

1

1

1

 

1

1 boiled egg, 1 slice of whole grain toast, cup skim milk, 1/2 cup melon

Mid Morning Snack

 

1

 

 

 

1 fresh fruit selection such as a peach

Lunch

2

 

1

2

1

Sandwich: Whole grain bread, fresh vegetables, lean protein, skim cheese.

Mid Afternoon Snack

1

 

 

 

 

1 serving of pretzels

Dinner

2

 

 

2

1

Kangaroo Pocket stuffed with vegetables, 3 ounces of grilled fish.

Evening or Bedtime Snack

 

1

1

 

 

1/2 cup of skim milk blended with 1/2 cup of frozen berries

You can also add reduced fat margarine to your meals along with low calorie beverages. Pull out your spices and herbs for low calorie seasonings - or use your favorite low calorie bottled marinades and sauces.

If you enjoy tea or coffee throughout your day, opt for the reduced calorie lighteners; watch the sugar content or use sugar substitute to sweeten.

 

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