Time: < 30 Minutes
STEP 1: Go slowly, being aware of the taste, smell, and feel of your food. Don’t just swallow things; eat them unhurriedly and relish each flavor. Notice what is sweet, what is salty and notice if it tastes differently at the end of the meal than at the beginning.
STEP 2: Here’s a good challenge you may have heard from your grandmother…Chew 21 times. By being more present about your food and initially counting the number of times you chew, you will aid in digestion, so it fuels your body with nutrients, plus you’ll likely eat less and consume less calories! This is a great way to periodically strengthen your mindfulness while eating.
STEP 3: Drop the Fork & Knife. Between each bite, place your fork and knife down, chew slowly (21 times) and then repeat. You will find you are actually tasting the food, enjoying the moment and feeding your body. In doing so, you will be in constant conversation with your body, enabling yourself to stop when you are actually full, instead of eating until all of your food is gone.
STEP 4: When drinking water, focus on every sip. Close your eyes, drink it slowly, and actually taste it. Feel the coolness being transferred to your body from the water; it is hydrating every cell and bringing energy to your body.
