On Mindful Eating

To really pay attention you have to stop multitasking while eating. You also have to savor each bite. And to do this, you can't rush your meal. You need to put down your silverware while eating. You need to chew more. And this usually means you eat less. Which means you get less lethargic and, often (as a side effect) you might lose weight since yo

What I’ve also found is that mindful eating is a bellwether for whether or not I’m present. If I can’t focus on my meal, it’s usually a sign that I’m not grateful for things around me at all. If I’m rushing, flipping on my phone, reading the news or multitasking while eating, it’s almost always a sign that I’m distracted and need to take a break.