No matter how regularly you exercise, it means nothing if you eat a lot of foods, in particular the kinds that are loaded with saturated fat, carbohydrates and refined sugar — all of which can easily make your waistline get bigger.

If you are a self-confessed overeater and you want to put an end to the nightmare, then there are certain things you need to avoid — some of them can be found below.

Drinking Too Much Alcohol

One of the reasons why alcohol is a trendy drink at social gatherings is the fact that it can lower inhibitions. Well, it’s not only going to make you lose your shyness but also your self-control. It’s exactly for this reason why you may find yourself stuffing your face in between glasses of alcohol.

What’s more, having a nasty hangover the following day can leave you feeling like you could eat a horse.

Being With Your Unhealthy Friends

It’s not just too much alcohol intake that can leave you overeating when you are at a party or meeting with your buddies, but also the people around you themselves — in particular those who do not really care about their health and what they put in their mouths.

Certainly, it can be extremely challenging to have restraints if everyone around you is eating like there’s no tomorrow.

Doing Nothing Interesting

Most people raid the fridge or pick up the phone to have pizza delivered to their homes when they’re bored. Having nothing exciting or fun to do can certainly make you turn to food, especially something that’s super unhealthy. Such can create a vicious cycle because filling so full can keep you from looking for something to do.

The good news is it’s virtually impossible for you to run out of a hobby to welcome into your life.

Having High Levels of Stress

There are many different complications associated with stress, and one of them is overeating — that’s why there’s what’s called as stress eating. The problem with stress eating is it makes healthy foods unappetizing and unhealthy ones extremely mouth-watering.

If your everyday life is very busy, engage in stress-busting activity to reduce your stress and urge to eat.

Sleeping to Little

According to sleep specialist, you should enjoy 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. But don’t get just any kind of sleep — go for the restorative kind. There are so many things that can stem from sleep deprivation, and one of them is obesity. Such can be blamed on the fact that lack of sleep can increase your appetite the following day.

Luckily, you don’t have to rely on side effect-causing sleeping pills — there are many home remedies for insomnia.

Consuming Water Inadequately

Daily, you should chug about 2 liters of water — more if you are living where the climate is hot and humid or your work or lifestyle causes you to sweat a lot. Consuming enough water not only keeps your body well-dehydrated and your bloodstream free of toxins, but also saves you from assuming that you are hungry.

Before you munch on something, drink a glass of water — it may be thirst that you are experiencing and not hunger.

Eating Very Quickly

Are you always in a hurry even while seated at the table? Then don’t be surprised if your stomach feels achy after a meal. That’s because rushing can leave you consuming more food that you necessary — before your stomach is able to tell your brain that it’s already full, you have already eaten more than you should.

The secret to fending off overeating during mealtimes is to chew your food very well and savor the moment.