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Do Nothing But Eat During Meals and Snacks

No Multitasking

From , former About.com Guide

Updated March 02, 2007

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Multitasking while eating diverts your attention from your food, leading you to eat more than you should. Make a firm rule that you will not talk on the phone, read a newspaper, watch TV or do anything other than eat when you're eating.

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