Tip 5: Stop eating when you’re no longer hungry. Guess what? You really don’t have to eat until you’re full. You don’t have to ‘clean your plate.’ If you’re slowing down and being present while you eat, you will notice when your hunger is satisfied. Stop eating then. Push your plate away. Enjoy the conversation… Continue reading Mindful Eating: Tip 5
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Mindful Eating: Tip 4
Set mealtimes. Set your table. Sit at your table to eat. As much as possible, set mealtimes in your home. Sometimes that seems almost impossible, but try to do so for at least one meal each day. It doesn’t even have to be the same meal every day. Maybe on weekends it’s easier to get… Continue reading Mindful Eating: Tip 4
Mindful Eating: Tip 3
Tip number 3 is to think about where your food comes from. What do you have on your plate? A protein, maybe? A vegetable or two? Perhaps a starch? Where does that food come from? Think beyond the grocery store. Think about the farmer who grew the food. About his family. The people he employs.… Continue reading Mindful Eating: Tip 3
Mindful Eating: Tip 2
What did you have for breakfast? Did you like it? What flavors and spices stood out to you? What about smell? Did your food smell good? Inviting? Appetizing? Did you really even notice you were eating? The second tip for mindful eating is to put your fork down between each bite. Focus on chewing your… Continue reading Mindful Eating: Tip 2
Mindful Eating: Tip 1
My first tip for mindful eating is to quiet your surroundings from electronics or outside noise. Turn off the TV. Silence your phone. Better yet, put phones in another room. Focus on talking with the people with whom you’re sharing your meal. Talk about your day, your dreams, your fears, the food, the weather. Whatever… Continue reading Mindful Eating: Tip 1
Mindful Eating Tips for Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving is one week away in the US. Can you believe it? This has been the longest and the fastest year all rolled into one. And given how bizarre this year has been, that makes total sense in my brain. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time of family, fun, gratitude, and…well, gluttony. You know I’m right.… Continue reading Mindful Eating Tips for Thanksgiving Week
What is Mindfulness
If you’re anything like me you’re probably tired of hearing about mindfulness. It’s been such a buzzword the past few years. But given how 2020 is shaking out I’ve been exploring ways to regain not only physical health but some peace, some calm. It turns out a mindfulness practice fits very well with my physical… Continue reading What is Mindfulness
My Exciting New It Works Adventure
A week ago today I stepped out in faith into a new business-I signed up with It Works Global as a distributor because of my experience with their facial cleanser. I’ve since tried several other It Works products and remain impressed with them. Before I started this business, Daniel and I talked, I prayed, I researched.… Continue reading My Exciting New It Works Adventure
It Works! Cleanser Update
Wow! I’m so impressed with the facial cleanser from It Works! My face hasn’t felt this good in years. This product works so much better for me than the prescription creams and gels I was using. Can’t wait to try RepairAge night cream in this line. Check out my progress in the photos below. I’m… Continue reading It Works! Cleanser Update
A New Journey
Okay, so this is not quite as grandiose as the title makes it sound-I totally stink at titles. But it is new, for me. And, it is kind of a journey. And, y’all, I’m excited!! I’ve been talking with a woman on Instagram for a few months about It Works products. During this time I’ve… Continue reading A New Journey
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