Mindless Cravings

I found this article and thought I would share. I have done mindful meditating for stree and really believe in it. It has helped me tremendously. I had never thought of it for cravings but it makes sense. Even if it is just for a diversion.
Here is the article:

http://www.oprah.com/health/Change-the-Shape-of-Your-Body-With-Your-Mind/

may be a stupid question, but how does one meditate mindfully?

This helped me understand a little better:

A Conversation with Thich Nhat Hanh About Savor

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/spirit/A-Conversation-with-Thich-Nhat-H anh-About-Savor#ixzz2345NTTno

What role does mindful eating play in your everyday life?
When we can slow down and really enjoy our food, our life and our health, we take on a much deeper quality. I love to sit and eat quietly and enjoy each bite, aware of the presence of my community, aware of all the hard and loving work that has gone into my food. When I eat in this way, not only am I physically nourished, I am also spiritually nourished. The way I eat influences everything else that I do during the day. If I can look deeply into my food and take this time as a meditation—just as important as my sitting or walking meditation time—I receive the many gifts of the cosmos that I would not otherwise profit from if my mind were elsewhere. Because if I eat and am consumed by my worries and projects, I am eating a lot of stress and fear and this is harmful to my body and mind.
Read more: http://www.oprah.com/spirit/A-Conversation-with-Thich-Nhat-H anh-About-Savor#ixzz2345G7kxz

It is a type of meditation. It is being in the present. Mindful of where you are and not being judgemental of things that are around you and bothering you. Just be aware and accepting. There are many types of meditation on the internet this is just one type. I took a class at Women's College Hospital when I was having some major stress in my life and it saved my sanity. This course was originally developed in the US for cancer patients but is now used for other stress related issues.

thank you very much. i've been meaning to try meditation, i think it will help in many areas, depression, stress management, eating...

Thanks so much. I read a few of the side articles


Savor
Mindful Eating Mindful life

I think I may have to go out and buy that book. !!!

Savour is a really great book. It gets pretty spiritual so watch out if you're not into that - but it just reminds you to slow down and enjoy food/life/movement.