3 Habits of Naturally Thin People

When you think of a person who is “naturally thin,” you probably imagine a person who eats whatever and however much they want, and they never gain an ounce, right?  That may be true for a few rare people - but more often than not, a “naturally thin” person simply has different lifestyle habits that set them apart from people who are overweight. 

Just like certain habits will make you more likely to gain weight, there are other certain habits that make you more likely to lose weight (or maintain a lighter weight).  Once you understand what these habits are, you can start practicing the “thin” habits and gradually become one of those “naturally thin” people. 

Below are 3 habits of naturally thin people that you can adopt starting today: Naturally Thin Habit #1 - Don’t Overeat

Have you ever noticed that naturally thin people don’t stuff themselves to the gills with excess amounts of food?  Rarely they may eat larger portions or go back for seconds, but more often than not they have a natural awareness of their bodies and stop eating when they recognize that little signal that says, “Thank you, I’ve had enough to eat for now.” 

Start applying this habit in your own life by paying close attention to how your body feels as you eat.  When your body starts communicating that it is now satisfied, stop eating. 

See:  Junk Food & Overeating:  Here’s Why You Do It

Naturally Thin Habit #2 - Get Rid of Guilt

Naturally thin people don’t beat themselves up for eating something they shouldn’t have - in fact, there are no forbidden foods in their world.  They eat what they want, but they don’t overdo it.  If they do eat something they would consider to be more fattening than their normal food choices, they don’t obsess over it for days.  They don’t beat themselves up for eating it, and they don’t jump to conclusions like they are out of control and can’t be trusted to make wise decisions.  They simply accept that they ate the food, and move on.  No regrets, no guilt. 

How freeing would it feel to adopt this habit yourself?  Give it a try and notice how much better it feels to not have to carry such a heavy burden of guilt on your shoulders all the time.

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Naturally Thin Habit #3 - Form Positive Beliefs

Naturally thin people hold positive beliefs about their bodies and eating habits.  They constantly say things like this to themselves and others:  “I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight.  I’ve always been lucky to have a fast metabolism.  I’ve never been a big eater.  I have a small appetite.” 

Now, you may be thinking that just saying these things isn’t going to make them true for YOU, even if they are true for naturally thin people.  But you’d be surprised just how much power the mind has over the body!

See:  Empower Yourself with Positive Self-Talk

When you keep insisting that something is “true” for you, your subconscious mind will start nudging you to take different actions that will make the idea real.  Your eating habits will start changing, and before long you will be able to say honestly that you have a small appetite, you can eat whatever you want and not gain weight, and so on.  It’s not an overnight transition, but programming your beliefs in this way can dramatically help you make positive changes, within and without.