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Slow down & Savor the flavor

  • Do you bring a shovel to the dinner table with you?
  • Do you inhale your food?
  • Slow down, chew thoroughly and slim down.
Stay completely conscious while you eat.
When stressed, your mind may wander... 
and you may forget to chew and taste food or to enjoy your beverage. 
Or you may eat when you are actually thirsty. Leave your worries behind. 
It is time for a break. Get in touch with what you need and be present with your sustenance!

Slow down by breathing deeply.
Take three deep breathes when feeling anxious.
Get out of your head. Step into the moment
.
By staying conscious as much as humanly possible, 
you will become full with less food.  By staying conscious 
as you eat, you will stop eating mindlessly. You will be calm. 

You will feel your belly becoming full. You will know, intuitively, 
when it is time to stop putting food in your mouth.  But, it all starts 
with breathing and centering your Self to be conscious with foods and beverages.


When you are dehydrated, you will notice the feeling of "needing something"
and mistaking that feeling for hunger...when the true hunger is for water.

To cut your appetite, stay hydrated: Remember to re-hydrate every few hours
(try to average 1/2 cup per hour throughout the morning and afternoon
...but not just before bed!  :>o)

So, slow down, relax and enjoy your food.
It is so very, very important to do that!

Take a break from your crazy life to nourish your Mind, Body and Soul.
It is crucially important that you begin this habit:
begin to taste what is in your mouth :>O
Feel its texture. Reserve this sacred time
for your Self to enjoy each sip and every bite. :>D

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