Eat slower, breathe more, chew more, taste & enjoy my food

Yes, I’m now fully enjoying my food!

During dinner tonight I actually stopped in between bites and said to myself, “Breathe, chew, taste.” Awesome. :D

I’ve almost achieved this goal. My meals are more alive to me now, and I just need to focus on eating slower.

I’m really starting to get this. Even when I’m watching a movie, I still stay aware to the flavours of my food.

I should add eat less to this goal title. Eating only the amount that I need is just as important as savouring my food. I always think that a full plate is the right way, but I’m a slim person and only need so much food. Eating too much leaves me feeling awful and bloated. I’m going to be more conscious of this, starting now!

Overall, I’m more conscious of my eating. The flavours are livier. It’s still a bit too fast, but that will come with practice.

Why do I eat so fast? Why? Why? Why?

I ate too too much tonight. I knew it was too much food yet I kept piling it on. Why do I do this? Now I feel awful. The leftovers had to be thrown away. Such a waste. I want to be more mindful of how much I eat. I can start off with a little and then get more later. This never occurs to me during a meal. I’m going to start to be more aware. Green tea will not save me forever.

If I could get my brain to stop thinking during meals. Ahhhhh! Too much thinking distracts my taste buds.

I wolfed down my dinner tonight, and my tummy feels awful. It was as if I was in a race with myself, for no reason. Must remember this awful feeling so it will remind me not to do it again!