Today I want to share a simple tip you can implement right away that will radically change the way you eat.
WHAT we eat isn’t the biggest problem – which is why diets don’t work long term. In order to transform our relationship with food, we need to investigate the WHY behind our overeating and HOW we eat.
A little less nom nom nom and a little more OM.
I’m totally making up this number, but my guess is that 90 something % of Americans are completely checked out when eating. We’re working + driving + surfing the intertubes + reading emails + watching TV.
We start eating and POOF – our oatmeal or sandwich or bowl of popcorn is gone. We didn’t even taste it. We never got a chance to enjoy it.
Today I’m offering a simple strategy. Before you put the next bite in your mouth, ask yourself the following question.
Is there still food in my mouth?
If the answer is NO – eat another bite.
If the answer is YES – finish what you’re eating.
If you’re using a fork or spoon, putting it down between bites helps.
That’s it.
The next time you eat something, give it a go. You’ll probably screw it up. So what. Keep trying.
I promise you – this simple practice will radically transform how you eat.
XO ~Robyn
Robyn Spurr is a Once Obese Chick, Eating Disorder Survivor, Certified Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer and founder of Chickadee Weight Loss.
She helps women learn to manage their emotions without food and reach their healthy, natural weight without all the diet craziness.