Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I just finished reading a book about changing our approach to eating, and it's been a big help for me. The scale was down one more pound this morning -- yay! The book is Mindful Eating, by Jan Chozen Bays. She's both a physician and a Buddhist teacher, but you don't have to be Buddhist to use the techniques in the book, and she doesn't push religion at anyone. I've put several techniques into practice already, and I'm noticing a big change in how I eat. One technique is to take a few moments before you start eating to look at your food. Observe colors, textures and arrangements. Inhale fragrances. Just appreciate it a bit. Then, eat slowly, savoring each bite. I found that I eat very quickly, which apparently is a cultural characteristic of Americans. When I slowed down and payed attention to each bite, I discovered that I could identify and enjoy flavors more. For instance, I love veggie hot dogs in wholegrain buns slathered in mustard. I could actually taste each component when I chewed my food and took my time with each bite. I also feel more satisfied with my meal before it's even over. That really helps me avoid eating too much. Taking the time to enjoy food and losing weight as a result -- who knew? Cheers, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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