In the year 1621, the pilgrims who had settled in the United States set time aside to gather together, reflect on the past year, and give thanks for their fortunes, blessings, and plentiful harvest. This day became known, over the years and decades, as Thanksgiving. As it is defined, Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and
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Much is being written on eating mindfully and, for sure, it is a path that brings healthy results that are sustainable and lifetime oriented. It might be helpful to have a one-page guide…a pocket resource that summarizes the principles of mindful eating. A quick glance can remind you of 'what to do next'. Overall, mindful eating is a slower and more aware
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Do you ever find yourself reaching for food when you’re not hungry? Do you eat out of: boredom, loneliness, frustration or other emotions? If so, does it leave you satisfied or feeling guilty and unfulfilled? Is it possible that your true hunger is for something deeper — something not related to food at all? To change mindless eating habits, we must become
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Unfortunately, most women spend their days juggling many roles, conflicting commitments and the wants and needs of others. Often we come last, if there’s time. The temptation to reach for food as comfort or distraction can be overwhelming; although the issue is rarely about food — more times than not, the underlying force is emotion. Eating emotionally can
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Eight simple steps to mindful eating Practicing mindfulness at mealtimes can help break unhealthful eating patterns and tune into the pleasures that food has to offer. Here are a few of my suggestions to use as guidelines ~ giving your self time and replacing compassion for criticism and joy for judgment. Be sure you are hungry: eat intuitively ~ as your
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"There are some people who eat an orange but don't really eat it. They eat their sorrow, fear, anger, past and future." Thich Nhat Hanh Do you find yourself eating mindlessly and then regretting it? Would you enjoy a more mindful, intentional relationship with food choices and eating behavior? The key to changing the way you eat is not more willpower or
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6 Tips for developing healthy food habits Practicing mindfulness at mealtimes supports healthy eating habits and enhances the pleasures food has to offer. Following these 6 tips will nurture the development of mindful awareness of your relationship with food. 1. Pay attention: bring focus and mindful awareness to "what is" Notice habits just as they are,
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Mindfulness is moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness, paying attention to life as it unfolds. Mindfulness invites us to be aware of our thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations - without judgment. Rather than categorize an experience as good or bad, we are encouraged to simply be open to "what is" and consider accepting things as they are. In time, we
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