Today - Hot off the Eating Coach presses...

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More no and more yes Posted: 27 Dec 2011 03:35 AM PST The interesting thing about how many of us approach food is how automatically "no" oriented it is. No carbs. No fats. No sweets. No junk. We tell ourselves no....a lot. But we don't tell ourselves yes. Yes, I am making a healthy choice. Yes, I am making a guilt-free choice. Yes, I am doing this and I feel good about it. What if we reframes our no's? No, this food doesn't taste good -- it is not worth the calories. No, I am not hungry.  I am not going to finish the food on my plate. No, I don't want desert.  I am choosing to be finished with my meal. There really isn't anything wrong with no's and there's nothing particularly virtuous about yes's -- it's all in how they're used.  Are you making choices or running on autopilot?  Do you recognize the no or the yes running through your mind as you make those choices? Mindful eating is all about deliberately choosing the no or the yes to suit your purpose: feeding your body or fueling your soul.  Sometimes food can do that and other times it can't.  Do you know the difference??

Do something Friday -- making a list and checking it twice! Posted: 23 Dec 2011 02:35 AM PST Ok -- quick!  List off the top three things you're looking forward to this weekend. Done?  Okay. Whatever your top three are -- be mindful of them.  Be where you are when you're there and pay attention to what's happening around you. If you're eating and that food was in your top three -- for goodness sake!  sit down and taste it!  Savor it!  Enjoy it!  Don't talk to a relative all the way through it and miss the experience! If family is on your list -- pay attention to them as you talk to them!!  Look them in the eyes -- don't let your eyes wonder to see who else is in the room or what everyone else is doing like you're going to miss out on something!  Be attentive of your time together!  Enjoy them!  Don't eat your way through that conversation. Be mindful of what's in front of you.  Whether you're eating, visiting, driving somewhere, whatever -- be where you are.  You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it! Merry Christmas, all!!

Debbie....I am trying to be mindful. I am eating but certainly not always healthy. I know I am way down on protein every day. I just eat anything to keep my body going. I know I need to change this soon. 

Thanks for always being here.

HUGS.....connie d

Hugs back at ya Connie.

Now...do you think skinny/thin people eat healthy every day? Nope. Just be sure to take your vitamins and do the best you can. That's what Mindful Eating is about. Just be aware of what you put in your mouth and how much. Be aware of the taste and if your really enjoying what you are eating. Doing the best you can and not feeling guilty about food! Amen! Hugs Debbie