Mindful Eating Embrace mindful eating and be a whole new you
Are you struggling to lose weight? Wanting to end chronic overeating? Are you seeking a healthier relationship with food? Say goodbye to yo-yo dieting and find a long-term, sustainable solution to health and weight-loss with Mindful Eating For Dummies! This comprehensive guide will show you how to avoid negative thought patterns, reduce overeating and establish a healthy relationship with food through scientifically proven methods.
Don’t be mindless — kick mindlessness to the curb by understanding bad habits and overeating triggers Embrace the journey — dive right in to the mindful eating journey by setting realistic expectations and keeping a journal Get mindful with meal prep — establish good habits in your kitchen to prepare meals mindfully Overcome obstacles — explore your strong cravings, navigate mindless mistakes and make mindfulness part of your busy schedule
Open the book and find:
Tips to help reduce overeating How mindful eating can increase enjoyment of food Tricks to maintain a supportive mindful mindset How to identify your hunger and fullness levels The lowdown on implementing mindful eating for families Ways to maintain mindful eating in social situations
By:
Laura Dawn
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 141mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 367g
ISBN: 9781118877685
ISBN 10: 1118877683
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 September 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Mindful Eating 5 Chapter 1: Discovering Mindful Eating 7 Chapter 2: What You Can Expect to Gain (or Lose) from Mindful Eating 25 Part II: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Eating 43 Chapter 3: Getting Mindless by the Mouthful 45 Chapter 4: Getting Ready for Your Mindful Eating Journey 61 Chapter 5: Cultivating a Supportive Mindful Eating Mindset 79 Chapter 6: Choosing Healthy Foods Mindfully 97 Chapter 7: Mindful Meal Preparation 115 Part III: Practicing Mindful Eating 131 Chapter 8: Tooling Up for Mindful Eating 133 Chapter 9: The Many Ways to Practice Mindful Eating 153 Part IV: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life 175 Chapter 10: Mindful Eating for Families 177 Chapter 11: Mindful Eating in Social Situations 191 Chapter 12: Overcoming Obstacles to Mindful Eating 203 Chapter 13: Feeding Your Emotional Hunger 217 Part V: The Part of Tens 233 Chapter 14: Ten (or so) Misconceptions about Mindfulness 235 Chapter 15: Top Ten Tips for Mindful Eating 241 Chapter 16: (Almost) Ten Ways to Mindlessly Eat Less 247 Chapter 17: Ten Paths to Expand Your Mindful Eating Experience 255 Index 261
Laura Dawn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, raw food chef and mindful eating mentor. She is the founder of Happy and Raw (www.happyandraw.com) and leads transformational health retreats in Hawaii.
Reviews for Mindful Eating For Dummies
A must-read for serial dieters who want to establish a healthier relationship with food (Healthy Food Guide, January 2015)
