Lots of the reasons people have excess fat on their bodies than they really want, have to do with the habitual behaviors they developed as they were being raised. Other reasons have to do with the habitual choices they learned to form when they were young adults, maybe at school or in the military.



Often, those habits, even though might have been perfect for the time we learned them, don't seem to be helping us a lot now. And if you are over weight to the degree that you are on the web to learn about solutions to reduce your bodyweight, then it is probably due, in part at least, to the habits you already have.



Its time for a change.



First guideline is to stop taking note of people who say that habits are tough to break. Overeating to the point of gaining extra weight is not in the same category as being dependent on cocaine. It's possible that for a very few people, food is actually an addiction in their lives. But in truth, that is not very many people.



Most times, it is a matter of understanding how to make some new habits.



Habit Change #1



Stop eating while watching TV. And no, don't even eat there if the television is not turned on. Go some other place in your house where the TV set is not. If you have a TV in every room in your house, that could be a different issue, and if that is the situation, just keep it turned off.



Second part to habit change number 1. Do not use the internet while you are eating your meal. Not the laptop, not the desktop, not your phone, tablet or anything. If anything, the internet is more addictive than the TV set. As a matter of fact if you are looking over this while you are eating, start with that. Go away until you are finished eating and then come back to read the rest of this article.



The thing is to focus on what and how you are eating. And it is really difficult to pay attention to your food while your mind is far away in the television or in a funny cat video. The television will be there when you are done and so will the world wide web. They are not going anywhere. And if you pay attention to what you're eating, you will eat less of it.



Part of the reason is that you are going to be being attentive when your stomach says it is full. Which is a great time to stop eating. It is quite amazing how much less you will eat when you eat meals by doing this. Just eat, don't do anything else.



You're important and your overall health is important and your weight is important. And taking note counts a lot.



Habit Change #2



Stop drinking your calories.



Opt for water as your beverage with your meals. Do not choose diet beverages or energy drinks or even milk. Simply drink water or maybe a cup of tea with nothing in it. There are countless delicious teas in the world. And selecting one of those to drink with your meal is a calorie free way to add some extra enjoyment to your life at mealtime.



Artificially sweetened drinks are never thirst satisfying and are often seen as a punishment. The idea is something like you really want a soda, but since I am on this horrible diet at least I can have a diet soda. Don't do it. Just drink water.



These habit changes can make a massive difference in the quantity of calories you consume throughout the course of a day. And by simply making these small modifications in your habits, you will feel better and look better and your body will appreciate it.