Embarking on a journey towards weight loss often involves a combination of mindful eating, exercise, and lifestyle changes. One intriguing aspect of this process is understanding how certain hacks and tricks can influence the brain, creating a sensation of fullness even when consuming fewer calories. By tapping into the intricate relationship between the mind and body, individuals can potentially navigate their dietary choices more effectively, fostering a unique approach to achieving and maintaining their weight loss goals.
TikTok user @healthkols, who boasts over 442K followers on the app and shares a “realistic weight loss” journey, recently shared a viral video demonstrating her technique to deceive her brain into believing she consumed a larger quantity of food than she actually did, enabling her to experience a greater sense of fullness.
@healthkols CHIPOTLE WEIGHT LOSS HACK guys am i insane for this? like seriously this is my favorite thing to do… #weightlossforwomen #weightlossforbeginniners #startlosingweight #weightloss ♬ original sound – Kols Realistic Fitness
Pouring her Chipotle into a large bowl, she discusses how throwing her food in a bigger bowl gives her a sense of having consumed enough, effectively satisfying her appetite.
She begins by acknowledging that, despite lacking scientific backing for this sensation, this trick has assisted her in consuming fewer calories. “If you’re an overeater, this is the tip for you. There’s no science behind this, there’s really no thought behind it. But, I swear when I put my regularly portioned food into a big bowl, something about it makes me feel like I am eating during medieval times.” She further says that this hack just “makes me feel like I can take on the world,” suggesting she feels full and satisfied.
Many people in the comment section agreed with the strange hack. One user said, “YES YES YES I love eating normal/small portions in a big bowl.”
“I get the logic. You are tricking yourself into thinking you have eaten loads rather than a small plate portion,” said another user.
However, some people felt the opposite and said eating in a smaller bowl also helps them think they ate more. “I think the bigger bowl makes it seem like a bigger meal with your perspective. Some people feel the opposite,” wrote one person.
“When I eat out of my huge salad bowl, I just fill it back up and eat more. Opposite for me!” confessed another user.
