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| Six years ago I began a lifestyle transition to living | | | | foods are great for you and the environment! |
| and eating from a "non-diet" diet. Counting calories | | | | When The Meal Experience Becomes A Sanctuary of |
| and using a scale were not cutting it for me. I was | | | | Your Own |
| looking to cultivate a balance in my body and in the | | | | Get to know your neighborhood market, not the |
| way I live. I began to change my health through the | | | | corner supermarket. The farmers markets have |
| enjoyment of life's pleasures. | | | | bright in-season vegetables and fruits packed with |
| The first task I took on was creating awareness | | | | everything your body needs. As a bonus, you are |
| around my food, from the environment that the | | | | giving the environment the same nutrition it needs! |
| food was grown to the atmosphere I create when | | | | When you shop for food, buy only what you need |
| eating my meal. It was revolutionary to me because | | | | for the next few days so the food in your fridge |
| I had the chance to see first hand the effect of the | | | | becomes a need-to-eat-basis. Begin to cook at home |
| how these important roles have a nourishing effect | | | | so you can see and learn what you are putting into |
| on my body. By paying attention to a few simple | | | | your body. Reduce the unknowns of prepared foods, |
| principles, you can help your system absorb high | | | | especially the processed kinds. It is equally important |
| levels of nourishment from everything you eat. I was | | | | to transform your evening meal into a grand event |
| and still am completely sold in that the secret of | | | | for yourself. |
| eating is in your awareness, pleasure and quality of | | | | A Special Moment Designed and Enjoyed For You |
| the food. | | | | We have reviewed tips for food shopping and |
| I realize that eating a pleasurable well balanced diet | | | | cooking. Now it's time for our grand meal! Create a |
| isn't simple, easy or a quick fix. If we all had an iron | | | | ritual around your eating through making new habits. |
| will to live in this ideal manner then there will be no | | | | In a settled atmosphere, practice eating only at the |
| need for nutrition programs or books. Together, we | | | | table and when sitting down. Take a moment to turn |
| will begin to take steps toward mastering the mental | | | | off the television and put down the newspaper. This |
| part of living and eating well. | | | | is a time for you, your loved ones, and the pleasure |
| Prioritizing your Priority | | | | of your meal. Dust off and bring out your favorite |
| Your first high priority goal is actually not to lose | | | | plates and decent napkins to emphasize the |
| weight or to drop a jean size. You're probably | | | | seriousness and pleasure of this activity. You're worth |
| shocked! But wait... this is so good. It's first important | | | | the best! Eating slowly and chewing properly not only |
| to change the way you think about food and your | | | | brings awareness for you but also helps you digest |
| lifestyle. Losing weight and fitting into smaller jeans | | | | food. Think only about what you are eating, smelling |
| are simply the perks. It may have taken you months, | | | | and savoring in every bite. Practice putting down |
| or in some cases years to be where you are, so | | | | your utensils between every few bites, describing to |
| don't expect to reverse unhealthy habits within a | | | | yourself the flavors and textures in your mouth. |
| few weeks. Begin with your awareness and lifestyle. | | | | We All Practice A Little Form Of Yoga With Our |
| Flavoring Your Life Through Your Palette | | | | Senses |
| A healthy diet consists of experiencing all six tastes | | | | This exercise has completely changed my life and it's |
| at every meal. Your taste buds don't enjoy being | | | | so simple. Before any meal, I sit comfortably and |
| bored. By eating the same food in the same way, | | | | take 5 deep breaths into my midsection. Then I |
| you'll need more food just to achieve the same | | | | continue breathing during and after a meal as well. |
| pleasure. When my clients first come to me they | | | | Experiment with this exercise. I would love to hear |
| usually have no variety so they eat in volume to | | | | your responses. Please email me. |
| seek satisfaction instead of the interaction of flavor, | | | | Do you want to take this exercise a step higher? |
| texture and nutrition that comes from a well thought | | | | Ask yourself the following questions: What foods |
| out meal. | | | | would best nourish me at this time? What do I truly |
| Turn a bit of food comfort into excitement! This is | | | | want for myself right now? Is this a good food |
| the perfect opportunity to try foods and flavors you | | | | choice? |
| have never tried before. Choose quality over quantity | | | | |