Eating throughout the day is also a great weight-loss strategy. If you're never too hungry, tired or cranky, you're much less likely reach for a Kit Kat bar. Eating large meals may also make you feel sluggish and groggy, because your body needs to shift extra blood from your brain to your belly to digest the food. Meals that weigh in at over 1,000 calories are not a good idea in the middle of the day or before you work out. Varying the foods you eat will keep your diet nutrient-rich and your taste buds from getting bored.
Studies show that tired taste buds lead to overeating.
Keep them busy enjoying a wide variety of foods. Most people eat only 20 to 25 different foods, which strictly limits the nutrients you get. One simple way to add nutrients and wake up your taste buds is to try a new food every month. People who have been successful at maintaining weight loss tend to eat more fruits and veggies than the average person. They're a key source of fiber, and they contain a wealth of cancer-fighting vitamins, mineral and phytochemicals.