Factors That Cause Overeating And Weight Gain:
Mar 24th, 2010 | Category: Weekly Health Updates#1) Sights, Sounds, and Smells. Overeating can be triggered by the alluring smell of bacon cooking, the sound of popcorn popping, advertisements for junk food, and so on. You are influenced by your surroundings, and studies show these kinds of cues result in eating more food.
#2) Distracted Eating. “Eating amnesia” is the act of almost unconsciously putting food in your mouth, usually from a big bag or bowl while sitting in front of the television, reading a book, checking e-mails, or during happy hour. Multi-tasking can lead to overeating because you’re not paying attention to what you are eating. When you eat more mindfully, you really taste the food — and are more likely to feel satisfied sooner.
Cornell University researcher Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindful Eating.