Body In Mind Nutrition

Learning how to eat mindfully includes the centerpieces of slowing down and allowing yourself the wonderful experience of savoring every bite.  Again, simple, BUT NOT EASY!!

"Appetite is complex, and dieting is a challenge. Even so, people who are trying to lose weight may want to start by chewing more slowly. In that way, they allow themselves enough time to experience pleasure and satiety."
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-eating-slowly-may-help-you-feel-full-faster/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=102110_tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6wJl37N9C0

Successful weight loss requires a life long change in eating and activity behaviors....quick fixes, such as diet pills and diet and exercise programs only work in the short-term.  


"Dr. Caroline Apovian, director of the center for nutrition and weight management at Boston University Medical Center, who has consulted for drug companies, said, “We’ve shown over and over again that it’s very difficult for anyone to lose weight and keep it off through diet and exercise alone.” When that approach is successful, she said, it often requires intensive coaching, which is impractical for medical offices to provide on a large scale. "      

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/29/health/policy/29drug.html?_r=1&emc=na

“At a certain point,” she said, “you cross that line and you can’t help what you are doing, and the eating disorder owns you. I lost my bearings on reality and maturity.”

Please be mindful that your commitment to controlling your weight/body can become an obsession or a full blown Eating Disorder.  If you are concerned for yourself or for someone you love, ask for professional help EARLY-please don't wait!!  


http://nyti.ms/aBKxmB

Fighting the forces that are creating the tragic problem of pediatric obesity can feel like fighting the "perfect storm"!  Helping our kids make healthy food choices while they are at school is a major challenge but a great place to start.   It will take a village....

 http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064431134&ShowArticle_ID=11801110103505573

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e32jfiyugf9zoq2n/start

Promise, this will take 5 minutes!  I am thinking about adding an online course-what do you think?

Sometimes, you may feel desperate about losing weight quickly to fit into a certain dress or jacket for a special occassion.  Or you may think that if you get a "jump start" and lose that first 5 or 10 pounds quickly, then you can commit to really changing your habits to lose weight.  Beware of using supplements to do this!!

"While herbal weight-loss supplements may bring the promise of shedding pounds using "natural" products, a new study shows that many are laden with pharmaceutical agents (lab-made drugs) — some of which are illegal."

http://bit.ly/bWyHiX

There is an ever growing body of research suggesting a relationship between sleep and body weight.  If the body is not rested, it may be sending signals of hunger.  Pay close attention to your eating habits when you are running low on sleep-maybe you need a nap before you snack!

http://bit.ly/bOYHqB

Is it possible to be fat and fit? Perhaps, researchers say, but losing weight may make you even better off. However, the major question remains, if dieting fails more than 90% of the time, should it continue to be promoted?  There is very real evidence that weight cycling, or "yo-yoing", is detrimental to your health.  Bottom line-Making SUSTAINABLE lifestyle changes that improve your relationship with food and eating can stop weight cycling and help you lose weight for good!
   http://bit.ly/9EW35E

The authors of Savor:  Mindful eating, Mindful life are hosting a recipe contest.  See the link to the contest on Facebook at: