My ticker went down yes it did
this is the lowest freakin weightloss
I've ever had but it's sooooo worth it.
Mindful eating is difficult if you hate it. But it can be done and when you learn how to do it in a way that works for you you're gonna love it. Do what you can. Do it the hard way just once or once a day if you can stand it. It IS a form of meditation of sorts and you know what they say, those who hate it the most need it the most. You have to go through the motions of it to really understand it, this is not a mental thing, think of it more in a physical way instead. Hey, you want to get in touch with your body's needs? This is it. Don't think, just do. Think about each bite you will take. Anticipate it. Feel the explosion of flavor in your mouth. Did you like it? Gosh there's a million things to focus on while you're eating, it's hardly boring if you think about it. What an amazing machine the body is: insert food trough this opening, mastic ate thoroughly, send the food down this long pipe and then it swirls and twirls around in there doing god knows what before it... Well you know.
Pick one meal that you can do this. Breakfast is usally a qiuet affair here, its my most mindful meal. Dont try doing it all the time, that's tough as a beginner. I can't tell you what you learn when you eat slowly, because its too much info to convey. Lets just say that you come face to face with your hunger and satiety, finally.
Like any skill practiced, mindful eating becomes second nature. I became aware that eating slowly when I was hungry was a wicked torture. So now I eat normally at the beginning of my meal until the urgency of hunger is appeased then I slowl down considerably then I do an abrupt halt for several minutes just to take a break and reevaluate my hunger. At this point I usually stop eating although not always.
It's important to go through the process if mindful eating alone without distraction because even though it feels boring and unnecessary we're building a secret skill that we will need when things aren't so boring, like when were at a party, when we're intoxicated, or nervous, or out at our favorite restaurant with friends. If you can't listen to your inner voice when you are alone and undistracted then how on earth are you going to hear it per the buzz of a social outing?
Mindful eating is always my first line if defense when things are hectic in my life and mind. When I'm having a tough few days I think "ok just sit here and enjoy this sandwich and all will be ok." Because mindful eating has become a calming centering activity, and it has helped me learn how to enjoy food and enjoy the act of nurturing myself.
You can do it!!