Make Eating a Pleasure
Make Eating A Pleasure!
Conscious eating is such an important part of our
weight loss efforts. We should always be aware of
every bite we put in our mouth.
We all live in a rush, rush world. We wolf down
our food. We don’t make eating a pleasure.
Have you ever (and I have been guilty of this)
eaten a whole bag of cookies or chips without even
realizing that you have done it… until you are
shaking the bag for those last few crumbs?
When you are eating a meal, try to make it the
ONLY thing you are doing.
Don’t sit in front of the TV. An article in a
prestigious magazine recently stated “For every
two hours a day you spend watching TV, your risk
for obesity rises 23 percent.” ( We will talk more
about this next week in another tip.)
I have seen people in restaurants reading and/or
talking on the phone while eating. Wait until
another time to call someone for a chat, not at
mealtime. And, don’t work while eating.
Savor each and every bite at a table away from the
TV and work. Put that fork down between bites.
Remember, someone— maybe you, went to the
trouble of preparing the meal— so enjoy.
I know you are saying, if I don’t eat at my desk I
might not get to eat. But, try as often as
possible to find another location to eat.
Remember, eating should not be just our source of
fuel… it should be a pleasure. With this slowing
and enjoying each bite you will find yourself
eating much less.
Here’s to slimming down and feeling great