The learning modules from Omada has some information on this topic.

The scenario: After mindless eating while watching TV you find yourself wanting more, seemingly still hungry. In addition to my thoughts below, there is research that looked at why this happens.

The research suggests that this is because we were not “present” while eating. Essentially, we need to employ all 5 of our senses while eating to ensure out body knows what we’re doing. Even hearing the food go down. How’s that for some science.

As I’ve been paying more attention to eating more slowly, this has a side benefit of paying more attention to the experience. Armed with the knowledge above, I’ll be able to focus more and not turn into food zombie.