It isn't rocket science, there are no calories to count, no foods you cannot eat, you just need to develop a better mindset. It can and will change your food focus for life. How great does that sound?
Life is so busy for all of us, we are always rushing around everywhere as fast as we can with too many things to do yet we somehow try to do all of them. So it can be hard to slow down when you eat, to focus on eating slowly and contemplating every single bite. Try out these suggestions as you practice eating slowly and focusing on what you are eating, it will make such a huge difference. You will feel full faster and feel more satisfied.
- Set your fork down between bites and chew your food thoroughly. Make a rule; no watching TV during your meals and don't allow electronic devices to be used at the table.
- Start small. You can at least start out by making the first few bites count. You can even make a game with your kids to see who can eat quietly and slowly for the first five minutes of the meal.
- Start out with just one meal a week to try eating mindful. Let family members pick dishes for that meal that they love so they can focus on the pleasure of the food.
- Don't take it too seriously. Encourage your family to be open to trying something new and talking about the experience, even if they want to make fun of it.
- Try to save emotional discussions or arguments for after dinner. We tend to eat faster during tense situations.
- If you have to eat in the car, try to park and really savor your breakfast burrito or burger. If you have to eat at your desk try to avoid multitasking and try to really focus on that salad or tuna sandwich.
- If you are really wanting to lose weight, step it up a notch and try to practice mindful eating full time for a few days.
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