Small changes... BIG goals part 6

For those who are new, we are taking small challenges every week in order to enjoy food more, eat better and why not? Eat a little less...

The purpose of this week is:

At dinner, plan a self-pampering night (alone or accompanied), light some candles, serve your food on the fancy china, take a seat and enjoy the moment.

Tell me how did it go? ...

Small changes... BIG goals part 5

Hello again! How are the little challenges going? Were you able to eat in 30 minutes? Did lunch taste different?

The challenge this time is very interesting and it is going to be something fun to share at Christmas dinner:

 

When you sit down to eat (and with every dish served at the table) try to close your eyes with every bite.  

If you want to do it more interesting and you are eating with someone, you can blindfold each other.

Tell me how it went and what discoveries you had...

Small changes... BIG goals part 4

Hello again! How are the little challenges going? Were you able to eat in 30 minutes? Did lunch taste different?

The next seven days will be a challenge for all:

Try to sit down to lunch or dinner only when you feel really hungry, stay aware of the feeling of fullness and stop eating when you feel the first warning.

Remember: In order to enjoy much in life you don’t need to have too much...

Small changes...BIG goals part 3

For those who haven’t joined, we are making small weekly changes in our habits which will help us to get away from the routine, eat healthier and feel better.

Last week we turned off the TV and tried to enjoy a little more time for eating. 

How did it go? Were you able to enjoy a little bit more pause in your day? 

Maybe you had a more comfortable (or longer) conversation or just felt less anxious…

For this week try something challenging:

Eating in 30 minutes, no more no less.

Do not set a timer, just check the time when you sit down to eat and when you remove your plates, I was impressed at how quickly and how little I was savoring food, the interesting thing was that at the end of the week I ate a little less than before.

Small changes... BIG goals part 2

Last week’s challenge was to serve every dish before sitting down at the table.

Did you feel full faster? Was it easier for you to be calm when eating?

If this worked for you, continue to do it so that it becomes a habit.

For this week try:

Before you sit down to eat, shut off the television, radio or music.

I hope it doesn’t cause a revolution at home.  You will be able to talk with your family or couple more at ease and you will see how lunchtime becomes more pleasant.