9. Eating Too Fast
Don’t eat too quickly if you’re trying to lose weight.
There’s a reason why Gandhi was said to have recommended chewing your food at least 20 times before swallowing. When you wolf down food, not only do you miss out on the enjoyment of the flavors and aromas, but your stomach and brain don’t have time to signal you when you’re full.
This also goes for multitasking while eating, since mindless eating leads to overeating. Instead, try taking a mindful breath between each bite. You can even silently thank or bless each bite as you’re bringing it toward your mouth. You’ll savor and appreciate your food more, and probably lose weight too.