Danielle and I are reading "Perfect Weight" by Deepak Chopra.
So i finished Chapter 1 last night, and true to form, Deepak is making me feel pretty good about myself even though I'm overweight. There are several thought provoking questions at the end of the chapter...all focused on "Are you losing weight becuase it's something you need to do for yourself?"
Not to fit in. Not to be like models, not to look like Scarlett Johansenn. not to fit into your high school prom dress.
You are doing it to be true to yourself. I like that.
The first "exercise" he gives is to only eat when you are hungry for 2 weeks....so i'm giving that a try right now...
Eat only when your body signals that you are "empty" and ready to eat. While not a novel concept, it is harder than it seems.
And when you think you are hungry...you put your hand on your stomach to focus your attention there. breathe in and out and see if you are truly feeling hungry. Do it no matter the time of day.
Two feelings to avoid: rated: F: which is OVERFULL like after a thanksgiving dinner
and E: so empty that you are ravenous.
So far (1 meal in) i'm doing well..and am hungry and ready for meal #2.
he asks that you try it out for 2 weeks...so your body can reset itself and you get reacquainted with your hunger.
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