As with any new lesson, mindful eating takes practice and patience. However, it can be a powerful tool to help manage your eating. Try these tips out for a week and see how you feel.
- Mindful eating can be done with any food you currently enjoy.
- Eliminate any distractions such as television or cell phone.
- Try eating in silence and focus on how the food makes you feel.
- Ask yourself if you are eating due to boredom, to satisfy hunger, or for nutrition.
- Stop eating when you are full.