The 20 Minute Rule

One thing my family is working on is the 20 minute rule. You know the one that they (whoever 'they' is) say is the time it takes for your brain to realize that you already have eaten.  Even though, initially, I thought it was silly, I now think that it is true.  I practice it and maybe my brain is a little slow :) Thursday, I had a Smart Ones meatloaf and mashed potatoes for breakfast. Yes, I did because I didn't feel like spending $7 on breakfast at work:) Now, these 'dinners' are not big at all and I don't know how you are supposed to get satisfied off of them.  Anyway, I ate it and still felt hungry but I waited instead of looking for something else. The main reason because spending money would have been defeating the purpose of the dinner and two because eating something else is not conducive to my 'eating healthy ways'.:)

I thought about the 20 minute rule and just drank something.  That is another rule too "maybe you're not hungry but just thirsty" *lol* It worked, like it has been working.  I made it three hours until lunch time.

Maybe that has been my issue all along. Maybe I didn't need the 2nd helping. Maybe I just needed to WAIT.

My daughter asks for 2nds but we are only supposed to give her 2nds of vegetables or salad. In the back of my head, I just want to let her get a little more but then I remember that is what got us to where we are now. I tell her and my son that sometimes we just have to wait a little for our brain to register.  They hate to hear it and always grumble but 8 times out of 10, they don't come back saying they are hungry.

Do you practice the "20 minute rule" or "maybe you are thirsty rule"? If so, does it work for you? If not, give it a try and let me know.