In a February 28 episode of The Fat Kid Show Podcast, nutritionist Khyati Rupani shared a simple trick for people who find it it impossible to lose weight due to cravings. Instead of cutting out your favourite foods completely, just take three small bites, enjoy the taste, and stop before guilt kicks in, according to Khyati, who has lost 40 kg herself. Also read | Ram Kapoor, who lost 55 kilos, shares his diet and workout regimen: ‘I never took Ozempic’ What are the benefits of the 3-bite rule? The 3-bite rule promotes mindful eating, helping you develop a healthier relationship with food, while also losing weight.
By limiting yourself to three bites, you're naturally controlling your portion sizes. Khyati said the 3-bite rule is all about enjoying your favourite foods in moderation, which can reduce feelings of guilt and deprivation. According to her, savouring each bite can increase the satisfaction and enjoyment of your food.
What is the 3-bite rule? She said, “When you start (your weight loss journey), don't restrict anything beyond things that are real bad-bad . Cookies, biscuits and pastries are real bad-bad. They just attack your health, so that is a no-no.
But we start with, 'Don't say no to a samosa'. Go ahead, have three bites, either way, if you eat one whole samosa you will feel guilty. Are you going to get happiness out of it? No! By the time the last bite is in, guilt will kick in.
We have to make that (eating samosa or any other treat) an enjoyable thing..
