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Smaller amounts, less often – Day 25

You don’t need to stop eating all of your favorite foods in order to manage your weight.

Instead of avoiding yummy treats such as ice cream or chocolate-chip cookies, plan them into your program.

Eat for satisfaction – Day 24

Imagine drinking a delicious cup of coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. As you sip on this hot beverage, you smile with pleasure.

The drink feels quite soothing and nurturing, even comforting. This special treat reaches your soul, helping you feel relaxed and fulfilled. [Read more…]

Savoring food – Day 23

Did you taste it? Really taste it?

If you aren’t sure if you’re actually tasting your food, try “savoring” it. It’s a great way to increase awareness of your food. [Read more…]

Multi-task with food – Day 22

I don’t agree with diet advice that says you should NEVER do anything else when you are eating.

Certainly, to eat with awareness you have to pay attention to what’s in front of you. But that doesn’t mean you can’t focus on other things as well. [Read more…]

Eat with awareness – Day 21

Bob had developed the habit of doing a lot of things at the same time.

While he was eating dinner, he would read the paper, watch the news on TV and try to talk with his family. [Read more…]

Half-off special – Day 20

Serving sizes aren’t usually a problem when you’re at home or have pre-measured foods.

But sometimes determining the right portion amount becomes challenging. [Read more…]

Eat reasonable amounts – Day 19

It’s so easy to eat too much!

Serving sizes have a sneaky way of growing over time. It doesn’t matter if you’re counting calories, fat grams or carbohydrates. [Read more…]

Retrain eating patterns – Day 18

Do you struggle with the clean-your-plate rule?

If you just can’t bring yourself to throw away what’s left on your plate, retrain yourself gradually by leaving one small piece of food at a time. [Read more…]