Self Regulation

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Do you have little or no willpower when it comes to eating out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! According to Susie: “Portion control or more specifically self regulation is a skill that can take many years (if not a lifetime) to master”. But what causes this type of behaviour, and more importantly what can we do to regain our control? In this post, Susie offers her top tips to a concerned reader, and explains why commitment and behavioural changes are crucial to controlling social situations.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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