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 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
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