GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - It sometimes is your reasoning behind
that extra run through the McDonald's drive-thru, or the second
scoop of ice cream..."I'll just work out extra hard later." But
when it comes to diet, can you really just train away your bad
eating habits. Fitness expert Chris Freytag says, sorry, but no.
- Know the Domino: In addition to knowing your "domino" food(s),
recognizing why over-eating happens can help you wield more
control over unhealthy choices. As I mentioned, processed carbs
are addictive - that's strike one against them. Strike two? If
you're truly hungry, a plateful of sugary, low-grain crackers is
unlikely to satisfy your hunger. You'll be back in the kitchen
in no time, asking, "What's next?" This type of over-eating can
add up to a lot of empty calories in your day. - Go After Your
Hunger: To remedy the above situation, I suggest planning a meal
or snack that takes care of your hunger the first time around.
What's surprising to some people is that I eat a lot of fat
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