Yesterday I checked out several back issues of Health magazine from the library as part of my search for resources that will help me learn how to eat better and become more fit without driving myself (or my loved ones!) crazy with guilt or calorie-counting. In their April 2006 issue I found an excellent article called "Is Your Eating Style Making You Fat?" The author, Fran Smith, does well at helping identify what "type" of eater you are, giving you a description of that eating style's habits and downfalls, and ways to avoid them or build better eating habits.
The seven types of eaters described are:
- The emotional eater
- The fast-food fanatic
- The mindless muncher
- The frenzied feeder (Sound familiar, busy Workerettes?)
- The solo snacker
- The disconnected diner
Sound like something you'd like to take a look at so you can determine whether your eating style is making you pack on pounds without realizing it? Try their online quiz by going to Health.com and clicking on "Web Exclusives". At the very least, you'll be able to gauge whether you're falling victim to any of these types' habits and how often you're doing so...it may be a step in the right direction or a positive affirmation that you're already making changes from past years!
I do not believe that an eating style could make you fat. Your metabolism type is the only one responsible for your weight.
Posted by: Lucy | August 10, 2006 2:21 PM | Permalink to Comment