Arnold Schwarzenegger believes eating while watching TV, and other activities, can be an issue.
Arnold Schwarzenegger put together a career that dubs him the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. Since stepping off stage, he has remained an influential voice in bodybuilding and shares his wisdom in many ways. This includes a daily newsletter where he discusses many aspects of fitness. During a recent edition, Schwarzenegger warned against “distracted eating.”
Schwarzenegger built a career that has him known as the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. After coming over from Austria, Schwarzenegger caught eyes because of his insane physique and turned it into a legendary career on stage. On his way to seven Olympia titles, Arnold did great things for the sport of bodybuilding as a whole. He continues to be an influential figure in the sport.
The 75-year-old bodybuilder continues to train in the gym. He has changed his diet and nutrition plan, which he has been open about. Schwarzenegger claims to be following a diet that is 80% vegan.
Schwarzenegger believes that distractions, including television, are a good way to unwind but it could prove to be negative when eating over the course of the day.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Discusses Distracted Eating
A strong diet is a large part of the battle in bodybuilding, and overall fitness. Athletes make sure to build a balanced diet that provides everything needed during their prep and in the offseason. According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, there are other aspects at play that can impact the experience and digestive health.
“TV dinners might be a great way to unwind, but they can also trick you into eating more than you want. Research suggests that people who eat while watching their favorite shows consume significantly more calories than those who don’t.”
The biggest issue at hand is that distracted eating interferes with the brain-body connection during meals. This means that when watching television, a person might overeat because they are not focused on the meal. Their mind is distracted with the show.
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“Distracted eating makes it harder for you to recognize what you’re consuming. This mindless eating means your brain can’t do its job to help you know when you’re full, which can lead to overeating.”
“That’s just the start of the domino effect. Other studies suggest that people who eat while distracted also increase how much they eati n hte next meal by another 25 percent.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to share his newsletter and discuss many aspects in the sport of bodybuilding. This ranges from workouts to tips about diet plans. This time, he spoke on an issue that might not get much attention. Schwarzenegger believes that the best meals are consumed without distractions.
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