Mindfulness says, “Go ahead and eat that cookie”

Good news! Researchers have found that being mindful actually increases the likelihood that you will be aware of your inner desires (mmmm…something sweet and crunchy) and act on them. That means you might go back for a second–or third–iced Christmas cookie if they look good and you’re hungry and you’re feeling kindly toward yourself. What’s…

Awake and hungry

In our fast-paced world, eating often becomes one of those things we do on the fly. We grab a sandwich on the way to the kids’ soccer practice. We carry yogurt out the door in the morning and eat it on the way to work. We may stand in the kitchen late at night, grazing…

Cookie mindfulness

I am having a hungry day. I don’t just want a cookie. I want ALL the cookies.

Process versus presence

Last night I had mini-epiphany. I thought peanut butter and celery sounded good (I’m funny that way) so I fixed myself a few pieces and settled in to watch my current favorite show. I munched on the celery fairly mindlessly. It tasted good. It hit the spot.

Meeting our hunger

Have you ever had one of those really hungry days when no matter what you eat, you just can’t seem to get enough? Many of us try so hard to make food choices that are good for us. We steer clear of sugar, chips, sodas…until we don’t.