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Tip of The Week: Slow Eating

vasforgymsWah Lum

I’m a big believer that slow and mindful eating is one of the MASTER SKILLS for fat loss.

Because the goal is to eat a sufficient amount to be reasonably comfortable, but not more than that.

This week I wanted to share some recent research published in Appetite on how what you hear while you eat can impact how fast you eat.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

The scientists report that:

  • People ate faster when they listened to music with a fast tempo (145 bpm). (Example: “Born to Run”—Bruce Springsteen)
  • People ate slower when they listened to music with a slow tempo (45 bpm). (Example: “Call Out My Name”—The Weekend)
  • When people listened to any kind of music—even the up-tempo stuff—they ate slower compared to when they ate in silence.

The researchers hypothesized that faster music makes people feel more aroused or excited, stimulating their senses and making them eat faster. 

Slower music, on the other hand, may help people feel calmer and more relaxed, which could lead to more mindful eating.  

The study’s findings also affirm something bigger: What people feel while they eat is important.

Folks who struggle to eat slowly and mindfully may be more likely to succeed if they take steps to feel more relaxed during meal times.

And if slow music—or tunes of any tempo helps—you do that, then it could be worth trying. Think of it as “setting the mood.” (But please: No Muzak.)

PMID: 32682852

Mathiesen SL, Mielby LA, Byrne DV, Wang QJ. Music to eat by: A systematic investigation of the relative importance of tempo and articulation on eating time. Appetite. 2020 Dec 1;155:104801.

Sifu Oscar

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals.
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Sloth and Gluttony

vasforgymsWah Lum

I’m going to “attempt” to summarize a message from a mentor (and frequent Sifu Mimi Chan Show Podcast Guest) Coach Dan John about sloth and gluttony. 

It appealed to my Catholic childhood. 

It goes like this… sort of:

We get fat (insert: “out of shape” because I know some are sensitive to the F word) with sloth and gluttony so to undo this we must punish ourselves with sweat and starvation for a few weeks, days, or minutes and reverse the issues gathered around the waistline for the past four decades.

It’s an interesting thought that a few days fixes a few decades. And why does focusing on our health have to involve punishment?

Why do we talk about food, and exercise as being good or bad? 

Coffee is good. Coffee is bad. 

Squats are good. Squats are bad.

Grains are good. Grains are bad. 

As a trainer, coach, and fit-pro I get put in a position to then answer questions about fitness and performance. My go-to answer is to start with the basics… and then I get that eyes glazed-over look. 

Here they are if you are still reading. 

  • Sleep (7-9 hours).
  • Move (consistently throughout the day, week, month, year, and life. I like Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Strength Training).
  • Eat like an adult (don’t eat too many things that come in a box).
  • Drink mostly water (most of us don’t need Gatorade).
  • Spend time with people you enjoy (wife, Wah Lum Family). 

Do these things well most of the time (not even all of the time!) and you will be in the best shape of your life.  

Sifu Oscar

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals.
Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.