Hello,
I'm new to the forum, I've done a bit of lurking and searching on this matter and haven't found much.
My question is this. Does the way you chew your food affect your weight? I ask because I'm currently overweight. I'm 26 years old 6'2 and I weigh 330 lbs. at about 18-20% total body fat. My goal is to look better then I was when I was working out profusely a few years ago. I don't have pics but I was at 275 lbs. at 13 % body fat. I'd like to be at 260 @ 9% or better. It won't be easy for me because I have an Endomorphic body type, but that's why I'm here.
I typically eat my food very, quickly (those close to me say I shovel food into my mouth as if I think someone will come by and steal it, lol). I know what I eat has a huge impact on your metabolism, and weight gain/loss.
I've been told that the way I chew also contributes to my weight gain. Is there truth to this?
Thanks in advance guys.
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12-23-2008, 07:32 AM #1
Does the way you chew your food affect your weight?
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12-23-2008, 07:35 AM #2
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a calorie is a calorie no matter how you ingest it, but if you chew slower than maybe you will be able to judge when you are full better, therefore perhaps eating less. Also not chewing enough is harder on your stomach and will cause digestive issues and you likely swallow more air which causes gas and bloat.
So to answer, it might contribute to you eating more.[Stickam Crǝw]
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12-23-2008, 07:52 AM #3
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To be honest I was thinking about this question earlier lol.
I dont think it really has a direct effect on your weight, but I think that if you eat your food slower your body will tell you when its full, therefore you should stop eating (whereas its the other way round if you shovel your food in, resulting in binge eating after the meal).
I also think that if your doing something else whilst eating (watching tv, etc) you will not be concentrating on your food, therefore wanting to binge eat after the meal again.Its hard to keep your head when everyone around you is losing theirs.
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