Super Slimmers: Overeater

This is the first edition of what we at Super U call "Dieting Divas." 


What is a Dieting Diva? Well we recognize that everyone has a different way of eating and experiences different craving patterns. By understanding what your specific dieting personality is you can better tailor your diet to satisfy those specific cravings and avoid your particular pitfalls...

Find yourself saying: "Look at these portions?" "I'm getting seconds..." "Supersize it!!!"

Diagnosis: You are an overeater

Weakness: BIG portions and many of whatever you're eating - healthy or not

Avoid: Small items that pack a high calorie bang. 

An overeater's biggest fear!

Don't fight it. Just don't bite it...for example, you know that a delicious home baked brownie can be a small indulgence in a portioned out size but you won't stop at just one because you crave large servings. Therefore, avoid temptation altogether by just forgoing such a calorie dense item and try to stretch your calorie buck with numerous other, lower calorie items that will satisfy your particular appetite.

Eat: Anything that enables you to eat large quantities for relatively small calories. Some good options are popcorn, omelettes, broth based soups, puffed cereals, etc.

Out to eat? Ask for a side dish of steamed veggies and mix it in with your dish, thereby increasing the portion of your meal but not adding too many excess calories.