Also they didn’t indicate feeling as guilty as the other group about overeating. Mindlessly Slim people are more likely to have an enjoyment-based, internally informed approach to food and eating," says Baildon.
The study's lead researcher, Anna-Leena Vuorinen, summarized that, “Instead of putting restrictions on one’s diet and avoiding favorite foods, excessive weight or weight gain might be prevented by learning to listen to inner cues and putting emphasis on quality instead of quantity of the food."
So if this research is any indication, people who have the easiest time maintaining their weight eat for enjoyment vs. restricting themselves. They choose high-quality foods instead of eating what they think they should, which seems to satisfy them more. They're also more in touch with their "inner cues," so they likely stop when they're full and don't eat when they're not hungry. Makes sense to us! But we're still a little dubious about the coffee.