Mindful Eating

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Turn food from foe to friend with this bestselling guide to developing healthy eating habits through mindfulness&;from a Zen teacher Food. It should be one of life&;s great pleasures, yet many of us have such a conflicted relationship with it that we miss out on that most basic of satisfactions. But it is possible&;and not really all that difficult&;to reclaim the joy of eating, according to Dr. Jan Bays. Mindfulness is the key. Her approach involves bringing one's full attention to the process of eating&;to all the tastes, smells, thoughts, and feelings that arise during a meal. She shows you how to: · Tune into your body&;s own wisdom about what, when, and how much to eat · Eat less while feeling fully satisfied · Identify your habits and patterns with food · Develop a more compassionate attitude toward your struggles with eating · Discover what you&;re really hungry for Whether you are overweight, suffer from an eating disorder, or just want to get more out of life, this book offers a simple tool that can transform your relationship with food into one of ease and delight. This new edition, updated throughout, contains a new chapter on how to provide children with a foundation in mindful eating that will serve them well all the rest of their lives. It also includes a link to a 75-minute on-line audio program of mindful eating exercises led by the author.

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Pages: 232, Edition: Revised, Paperback, Shambhala