Do you tend to eat quickly or slowly, and have you ever thought about whether you'd like to change that?

B Natural answer

I'm probably somewhere in the middle, but I lean toward eating too fast when I'm distracted or in a hurry. At home I can slow down, but if I'm answering messages or thinking about work, I tend to just keep going. One thing I've noticed is that I often forget to put the fork down between bites, which sounds small but makes a big difference. I've been thinking about changing that, because I'd like to check in with my hunger instead of eating on autopilot. When I eat more slowly, I usually feel more full with less food, and I don't end up looking for snacks an hour later. I don't think I need a strict rule, just a better rhythm. If I can build that into my routine, I think it would be a pretty easy habit to improve.

Key phrases in this answer

• put the fork down — stop eating for a moment between bites“If I put the fork down, I notice my food more.”
• check in with my hunger — notice whether you are still hungry or already satisfied“I try to check in with my hunger before getting seconds.”
• feel more full — have a stronger sense of being satisfied after eating“When I eat slowly, I feel more full with less food.”
• eat on the go — eat while moving around or while rushing between tasks“I often eat on the go when my morning is packed.”
• slow myself down — make myself do something at a slower, calmer pace“I need to slow myself down when I sit down for dinner.”
• eat at a more relaxed pace — eat calmly instead of hurrying“I'd like to eat at a more relaxed pace during lunch.”