Here's the plan:
Remember these 2 facts:
Your Body is your source for pleasure, stamina and Health.
Social gatherings and parties are for celebrating Life.
Tips:
·
Take
control of your physical appetite.
o Before you go out, eat a handful of almonds or walnuts
or have a hard-boiled egg. This takes the edge off your
hunger. It frees you from the stress of ‘needing’ to eat the first thing
you see at the party. Instead, you will be able to satisfy social hunger, which
means having a good time.
o Drink a glass of water before
you go out. To enhance flavor, squeeze a slice of lemon into a glass of
water or add a short splash of your favorite fruit drink to flavor it, or enjoy
fruity herbal tea – unsweetened. If you don’t like the way water tastes,
ask yourself if you like the way your body looks. Lots of food you eat bulks up
when saturated with water. If you drink a glass of water before or during
a meal, you will enhance the digestive process and you will eat less.
·
Satisfy
your social appetite.
o Only talk about what pleases you.
The fact that winter is past is a good place to start a conversation - everyone
is happy to welcome Spring. Talk about what turns you on. Talking more means
you will eat less.
o Say something nice every time you
start a conversation. For example, be thankful for the warm weather, the party
or to share a joke. Being kind to others is a way to reinforce being kind to
yourself. Emotional eating comes from a place of frustration or anger. Kindness
is the opposite of that.
o Don't talk about eating, diets or
your body. It’s not fun for anyone. Spring isn't the season for a pity party.
Talking about what makes you feel badly about yourself leads to
binging. It’s a kind of self-betrayal. Remember, what you focus on is what you
attract, so focus on what feels dignified and liberating.
·
Feed
your intuitive appetite.
o Check in with your whole self -
heart and belly. Before you eat anything, ask yourself, “Am I really hungry for
this?” This question is a way of focusing you to be aware of your best
interests. Focus is the magnifying glass in the intuitive tool chest that keeps personal priorities and boundaries clear.
o Be sensual. Eating isn't about what
you think; it's about connecting with your body. The more you connect with what
you see, taste, touch and smell, the more control you will feel over your
choices. Spring is a time for enhanced sensuality, so talk about what tastes
fantastic and share the pleasure with someone else. This is especially cool if
you share the taste experience with a child. Sensual eating means you eat
slower, eat less and enjoy it more.
o If your Spring craving
is romantic, share a taste with your intended and then:
§ Say, "Mmmmnnnnnn." This is
the sensual language for pleasure.
§ When you put food in your mouth,
look right into your partner's eyes. This is so sexy, you may lose your appetite for food. LOL
§ Stop eating before you feel full.
This gives you the 'space' you need to feel sensual all over.
For practical intuitive solutions that are common sense for maintaining a your healthy weight, download: Am I Really Hungry? 6th Sense Diet : Intuitive Eating
and overcome eating challenges.
"If you can't solve a problem, it's because you're playing by the rules." P. Arden
