Re: How do I learn to eat slowly? Any tips?

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Hi there - I'm also a fast eater (and always have been. I come from a family of fast eaters!). One thing that works for me is to concentrate on the food I'm currently eating. What I mean is that I realized every time I took a bite of food I'd be planning the next bite, even already cutting it, arranging it on my fork, etc. One solution is to put your fork down between bites. I don't always do that but I do try to monitor and "check in" with myself to make sure I'm thinking about the food I'm chewing, not setting up my next bite or even staring at my plate thinking about it. There are other mindful eating tips that might be fun to try, some that have you journal about or focus on the senses and tastes of the food you're eating, not it in front of a TV etc. But I always found a lot of those overwhelming, at least to maintain all the time (but did find the were good learning tools). For me, focusing on not "planning my next bite" is one small thing that feels more manageable to try and do all the time. - Casey-- Sent from my iPhone

I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember. I normally finish my meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And I also have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal. Even if I am just heating it up!

I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and some practicals that have worked for you. Or if you think it doesn't matter either way. Thanks!PS Did my intro ever get through last week? I sent one but I did not ever see it in my e-mail. If not, I will repost. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I like that suggestion Casey and I will try it. I too can't be bothered with writing about how each bite looks, feels and tastes. It feels like a chore and that's not good. I tried counting 20 chews or whatever, but at about chew number 4-5 I forget I'm supposed to do that and my mind drifts. Focusing on not planning the next bite might be the answer!

Thanks! ~ Sunny

Re: How do I learn to eat slowly? Any tips?

Hi there -

I'm also a fast eater (and always have been. I come from a family of fast eaters!). One thing that works for me is to concentrate on the food I'm currently eating. What I mean is that I realized every time I took a bite of food I'd be planning the next bite, even already cutting it, arranging it on my fork, etc. One solution is to put your fork down between bites. I don't always do that but I do try to monitor and "check in" with myself to make sure I'm thinking about the food I'm chewing, not setting up my next bite or even staring at my plate thinking about it. There are other mindful eating tips that might be fun to try, some that have you journal about or focus on the senses and tastes of the food you're eating, not it in front of a TV etc. But I always found a lot of those overwhelming, at least to maintain all the time (but did find the were good learning tools). For me, focusing on not "planning my next bite" is one small thing that feels more manageable to try and do all the time.

- Casey

-- Sent from my iPhone

I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember. I normally finish my meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And I also have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal. Even if I am just heating it up!

I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and some practicals that have worked for you. Or if you think it doesn't matter either way. Thanks!

PS Did my intro ever get through last week? I sent one but I did not ever see it in my e-mail. If not, I will repost. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I was sick all week so I could have missed it.  Anyway glad you're here.  I live alone and eat fast too.  I have done that since I was a kid so we could get to the yummy dessert my Mom would make.  I've posted this before but will do so again.  This what worked for me somewhat.  As I was eating I would write down every detail of the food: color, texture, etc. so I would focus on the food and take the time to really enjoy it, or discover I really didn't like it.  Then I also take a break in the middle or rather make it a three course meal with salad, main meal, dessert.  Or sometimes I would start with dessert.  If I make it 3 different mini meals as it were and get up to ready each section separately. Tricks of the trade I guess, or gimmicks. Sometimes works for me, sometimes not. I'd be interested in any other ideas.  I remember one where you could put your fork down between every bite, but I usually just shovel it in.  Sandy

 

I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember.  I normally finish my meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And I also have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal.  Even if I am just heating it up!

I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and some practicals that have worked for you.  Or if you think it doesn't matter either way.  Thanks!PS Did my intro ever get through last week?  I sent one but I did not ever see it in my e-mail.  If not, I will repost.  Thanks.

[Guest guest]

this is my huge issue too. I'm reading the (Fabulous Book) Slow-Down diet, in

which the author says it's not what you eat but how..

In my self-made meditation tapes, I encourage myself to chew each bite with my

hands in my lap, to stop and check in with myself. To notice the food. To take

meditative breaths between bites. I tell myself, my solar plexus loves it when I

only swallow well-chewed food.

I set the table with flowers, candles, and my vision board of inspirational

sayings and pictures.

Best

Foggy

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> I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember. I normally finish

> my meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And

> I also have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal. Even if I

> am just heating it up!

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> I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and

> some practicals that have worked for you. Or if you think it doesn't matter

> either way. Thanks!

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> PS Did my intro ever get through last week? I sent one but I did not ever

> see it in my e-mail. If not, I will repost. Thanks.

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[Guest guest]

Wonderful ideas. Thanks Sandy

 

this is my huge issue too. I'm reading the (Fabulous Book) Slow-Down diet, in which the author says it's not what you eat but how..

In my self-made meditation tapes, I encourage myself to chew each bite with my hands in my lap, to stop and check in with myself. To notice the food. To take meditative breaths between bites. I tell myself, my solar plexus loves it when I only swallow well-chewed food.

I set the table with flowers, candles, and my vision board of inspirational sayings and pictures.

Best

Foggy

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> I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember. I normally finish

> my meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And

> I also have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal. Even if I

> am just heating it up!

>

> I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and

> some practicals that have worked for you. Or if you think it doesn't matter

> either way. Thanks!

>

>

>

> PS Did my intro ever get through last week? I sent one but I did not ever

> see it in my e-mail. If not, I will repost. Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, all of you for the ideas.  This lifestyle of mine won't change overnight, but it is good to know I am not alone!

 

Wonderful ideas. Thanks Sandy

 

this is my huge issue too. I'm reading the (Fabulous Book) Slow-Down diet, in which the author says it's not what you eat but how..

In my self-made meditation tapes, I encourage myself to chew each bite with my hands in my lap, to stop and check in with myself. To notice the food. To take meditative breaths between bites. I tell myself, my solar plexus loves it when I only swallow well-chewed food.

I set the table with flowers, candles, and my vision board of inspirational sayings and pictures.

Best

Foggy

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> I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember. I normally finish

> my meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And

> I also have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal. Even if I

> am just heating it up!

>

> I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and

> some practicals that have worked for you. Or if you think it doesn't matter

> either way. Thanks!

>

>

>

> PS Did my intro ever get through last week? I sent one but I did not ever

> see it in my e-mail. If not, I will repost. Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

I haven't read other answers so I apologize if I am repeating ideas:

count bites (It was hard to get to 10 for me)

slice food. Even a chicken breast cut it in half first.If you can put it

aside,not on your plate, even better so that getting up to get a second helping

slows the eating process

eat without TV or other distractions

Drink water

stop to ask yourself how food feels? did you have enough? do you like it?

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> I have always eaten very fast as long as I can remember. I normally finish my

meal in under 10 minutes if I am alone...maybe 15-20 if with others. And I also

have a hard time not munching while I am fixing my meal. Even if I am just

heating it up!

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> I was wondering if any of you can share the benefits of eating slowly and some

practicals that have worked for you. Or if you think it doesn't matter either

way. Thanks!

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> PS Did my intro ever get through last week? I sent one but I did not ever see

it in my e-mail. If not, I will repost. Thanks.

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