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The Japanese secret to getting lean and living longer There’s a tiny little town in Japan called Okinawa that has the most centenarians (100 year olds) in the world. They also happen to average out at the lowest BMI as well. They are the only population in the world who practice self-imposed calorie restriction.⁣ ⁣ They do this by practicing a technique they call, “Hara hachi bun”, which means to eat to 8 out of 10 or 80% fullness. Why 80% Fullness? Eating to 80% helps you lose weight sustainably without needing to count calories. It does this by re-connecting you to your true nutritional needs as opposed to needing to stuff yourself at every meal. It encourages better digestion and long term calorie restriction is a key to living longer. Here’s how to do it: #1 - Start with a smaller portion #2 - Remove distractions #3 - Eat slowly and mindfully #4 - Check in with yourself #5 - When you feel like you're at 80% fullness stop eating. #6 - Do something that keeps you busy so you don’t reach for food. #7 - Journal your experience and aim to do better next time. Want to get lean? Try this today. Btw this is not something you get right the first time. It's something you practice and get better at the more you do it. So remove your need to be perfect and try it out the next meal you find yourself in front of. This just might change your waistline and your life.