Eating food is good

There is rarely ever a time of day where I can honestly say that I am to full to have something to eat. Even if I am not completely hungry I have nothing against making a sandwich, or a bowl of cereal, as long as it is quick and easy. This is exactly what is wrong with most of America. We have become accustomed to eating just for the hell of it. I know I do this only occasionally, but I eat pretty carefully the rest of the time and work out regularly so it is not an issue for me. But, for the majority of Americans, this is the reason we are becoming so fat. I would go as far as saying eating is second only to baseball as America’s favorite past time.
When I started working out a little over a year ago, I started looking at food only as a source of energy and fuel for my body. When I did this, I noticed how much I cut down on what I was eating, and I realized that to keep your body satisfied throughout the day, you really only need five or six very small meals. I looked back on how I used to eat, and wondered why I did what I did. Basically, I think mostly it was out of boredom and I was looking for something to do, something to enjoy, and I really enjoy eating. I still enjoy it today, but I enjoy knowing that I am making and consuming the correct amount, not just huge portions that I don’t need.
As a reality check, I think it is good to examine what you eat, how much of it, and if you were hungry or not when you ate it. I would guess that most people will find that they are eating 25% to 50% more food daily than they actually need. By cutting back on those extra large portions, and instead eating smaller, but more frequent meals, you will save money on the grocery bill and even preserve your health.


"The bigger the portion..." Doug Payne. Medical Post. Toronto: Jan 7, 2003. Vol. 39, Iss. 1; p. 27