Healthy Habit #4 Portion Size and Mindful Eating
You have laid the groundwork and foundation for your lifestyle with the first three habits. You have cleansed and nourished your body. You know how to eat so that you feel satisfied all the time and never deprived. This is the week we kickstart your weight loss by controlling your portion sizes and practicing more mindful eating. Pay attention to your food and listen to your body. Don't eat until your stuffed. Instead, eat until you are no longer hungry, but you don't have that full feeling in your stomach. You should feel light and energized, but not full, not stuffed. Instead of wanting to take a nap, you will want to go for a walk. By listening to your body, and putting your fork down when you are no longer hungry, you let your body do the calorie counting for you! Never count a single calorie again! Let your body tell you when to eat. Get rid of distractions while you eat and really taste and enjoy your food. Redefine your relationship with food.