Slow and Steady Wins the Weight Loss Race

In this hectic world it's sometimes difficult to sit down and enjoy a meal. But if you often find yourself eating over the sink or bent over with your head in the refrigerator, you might be doing more harm than you think. Studies have shown that people who eat in a rush are more prone to overeating. It takes time for your brain to register that your stomach is full. If you're eating too quickly, your stomach doesn't have the time to tell your brain you're full. Then what happens? About 10 minutes after you eat, you wish you had stopped eating earlier because you're absolutely stuffed.

The Sonoma Diet encourages eating pleasurable foods with a complementary glass of wine for a good reason: Meals should be savored to avoid overeating. If you take the time to taste each and every bite and really enjoy it, you're bound to feel more satisfied than if you were merely shoveling food in without even thinking about it. That's why The Sonoma Diet encourages you to eat at least one meal a day at the table, taking your time. Your food will taste better, you'll eat less, and your weight loss will show the results. Even if you always follow the plate guidelines of The Sonoma Diet, savoring a leisurely meal will reinforce just how enjoyable eating right can be.
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Dr. Guttersen's Tip of the Day
A Feast for Your Senses
Since The Sonoma Diet encourages you to enjoy food, use your senses to concentrate on all aspects of your meal. At your next meal, try noticing how the fresh sage smell enhances the nutty taste of your brown rice. Focus on how the crispy texture of the water chestnuts is a treat after a bite of succulent shrimp. Notice how beautiful the red, ripe tomatoes look next to the deep green of the broccoli. Not only will your taste buds be in heaven, but you'll be forced to slow down and savor your foods, which will really pay off on the scale!