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5/17/13 5:42 A

Having an attitude of gratitude.
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4/28/13 9:28 P

I did not make lasagna yet Still working on taco's

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4/28/13 12:14 P

My son took me to a Jamacian diner. (I'm still in Savannah). Had oxtails, so yummy, you had to savor...

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4/24/13 1:51 A

Getting lasagna started tomorrow. Sauce and spices, Mushrooms, to simmer for a day

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4/24/13 12:50 A

I picked up a Cannoli today. it was good, but i ate it too fast. i tasted it but could have enjoyed it more if i ate it slowly.

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4/16/13 9:57 P

Still eating my concession makes me full one or two tablespoons.

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4/16/13 9:31 P

chocolate covered cookie. i ate half. of it slowly. a couple small bites at a time. it was really yummy.

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4/12/13 7:07 P

Making a new to me concoction walnuts, quinoa, dried plum, Tangerine water ,(Boiled a tangerine) Peanut, to start.

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4/11/13 5:37 A

The food we eat makes such a difference in our health.
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4/8/13 12:55 A

organic roasted salted pepitas... i love these. they are so good. my grocery store had the bulk stuff on sale this week $2 off any $5 purchase. i love the sale as a chance to try something new. i measure out 1/4 c to take to work. the salt and crunch are so yummy

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4/7/13 6:44 P

I will look that up.

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4/3/13 5:49 A

I'm reading a great book called the Blood Sugar Solution.
It has helped me so much.
Great links are included.
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3/31/13 1:06 A

had some bday cake. i scrapped off the extra frosting. i ate each layer 1 bite at a time instead of taking a big bite.

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3/25/13 5:12 P

yesterday
Large Carrot, onion, tvp, tablespoon chicken breast, Tablespoon chopped walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bullion for lunch

Edited by: LINDAM.1 at: 3/25/2013 (17:13)

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3/25/13 5:35 A

I have one chocolate a day.
It keeps me from binging.
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3/18/13 1:45 A

If I start eating much before 3 pm I will eat the rest of the day

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3/16/13 7:47 A

I seem to really lose control in the afternoons.

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3/13/13 12:43 A

bought a small chocolate bunny today. i ate it to quickly. i enjoyed the first bite. after that i was distracted and kept eating. i will keep working. and i will learn to have a real love affair with food not an obsessive one.

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3/11/13 12:38 P

For those of you who are having trouble with shoveling or almost shoveling, you might want to try the MINDFUL EATING TEAM, it has a goal in there that actually encourages you to slow down and enjoy your food, and has other helpful hints. GL and hope to see you there.. It helps if you do them.

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3/11/13 12:35 P

try snacking LINDAM. If you can perhaps a raw pepper or celery, the fiber is great, it reduces the actual value of the carbs, which in this case is about 8 calories or lower for each stick of celery, and its filling. And also a small amount of nut butter wouldn't raise you calorie intake that much or your fat consumption. Nut butters are excellent sources of GOOD fats for you.. Hope you get past that shoveling feeling, I have almost choked many a time, and now the light snacking helps. GL LINDAM

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3/10/13 7:58 P

If I could eat before I was starved it would help. Then I would not shovel.

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3/10/13 4:38 P

I eat to fast. i do catch myself doing it sometimes. i get distracted and start to practically shovel my food. i keep telling myself i am busy, but i think some of it that i am not a very organized person.

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3/5/13 3:21 P

This is probably my biggest area of needed improvement. It just does not enter my mind to slow down and savor! Well, that is, until after I'm done eating and realize how quickly I wolfed my food down. I am going to focus and win this battle!

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3/1/13 1:22 A

Brown rice bamboo shoots waterchestnuts onion leeks tvp buckwheat chicken

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2/27/13 6:39 P

Yes I , too , am a fast eater. Tonight while I eat my supper I shall savor the flavor!!

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2/27/13 1:09 A

celery, banana, walnut, peanutbutter,strawberry jam, yogert,

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2/26/13 11:44 A

Planning to slow down and smell the food before it goes in the mouth.

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2/19/13 1:25 A

good night

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2/19/13 12:49 A

had some nutella. i slowly ate it and it was cramy. should try to make it a home made chocolate nut butter at some time. this way it would have less sugar and additives.

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2/18/13 9:37 P

going for more veggies

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2/18/13 8:46 P

I am a fast eater as well, I beleive this has been the reason I mindless eat. Taking the mindful eating challenge just gave me that nudge to pay attention, and enjoy the food.

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2/18/13 6:28 P

Low Sodium Teriaki , Honey Baked on a piece of ham. To put in rice sire fried with vegies

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2/18/13 2:29 P

GREAT idea putting the spoon down! I'm a really fast eater, so I know where y0u're coming from.

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2/17/13 8:54 A

This morning I am eating granola, yogurt and raisin parfait. Putting my spoon down after each bite and really slowing it down. My biggest challenge this week is slowing down.

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2/11/13 3:00 P

This morning it was a slightly, green banana. I really enjoyed the tartness and firmness of it more than I would have if it were completely ripe!

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2/8/13 11:05 A

This morning it was a sliced apple and a small handful (20 oz) of raisins to which I was paying attention. I put just a little lime juice on the apple. I noticed a crisp bright crunch, sweetness on the tongue (the rasins were sugar sweet), the extra resistance of the apple skin, the interesting combinations of textures. Yummmm

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2/7/13 3:07 P

I wanted to try this experiment, so I tried it with the leftover tuna casserole I had for lunch. Here's what I found:

a sort of chewy "give" to the teeth with the noodles, done a little more than "al dente"
a somewhat salty/smooth blending of the tuna and cheese in the mouth
peas popping and bursting as I chewed
the slight crunch and wonderful unique "bite" of some added freshly ground pepper

As it happens, I am a fan of tuna casserole, and I enjoyed it even more eating it mindfully

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2/7/13 1:20 P

Low fat blueberry yogurt felt creamy and decadent to me when I ate it mindfully.

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2/5/13 5:47 A

Eating steel-cut oatmeal.
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2/4/13 12:54 A

i roasted a whole turkey for the first time. i had a few pieces as i was removing it from the bone. it was tender and juicy and i look forward to other healthy recipes that i can make with the rest of it.

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1/19/13 7:42 P

dove raspberry chocolate... so yummy

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1/2/13 1:05 A

i have not been savoring my food at all. i have been eating pretty quickly and in general to much, i will be working on mindful habits.

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12/28/12 7:47 P

This holiday season so far I am proud of myself for truly paying attention to what I am eating and whether I want it or not -- and quitting if I don't. I can have desserts and junk food, but I am trying hard to limit it to what I truly desire.

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12/25/12 7:59 A

I am back, beginning anew. Surprised to see that my weight is actually down from May.

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11/21/12 1:07 A

For this holiday season i am going to work on talking to others and eat slowly. Going to be aware of what i eat and the portions

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11/10/12 4:44 P

I was mindful of what I was eating at breakfast, noticing the chewing and thoughts would arise as I chewed, the texture, the crunch, the cool milk and the taste of the cheerios:) which I enjoyed the taste of. My mind wandered as I ate breakfast.

This afternoon I had a small arrow bar(the halloween size). I put the whole piece in my mouth, I didn't want to chew it, noticed the size and when it began to soften and melt I noticed that, I thought I wanted the arrow bar to last for ever. It melted more and I swallowed and noticed how the chocolate left something unpleasant in my mouth. I realized that I didn't like something the chocolate left in my mouth.

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10/23/12 9:05 P

Smooth creamy ice cream and it's hard trying to eat slow when you so use to eating fast but I slow down.

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10/7/12 2:02 A

a glass of milk with 1 bad boy brownie
i ate the top off first then slowly ate the rest. i was going to eat it earlier but i was in a hurry and had hunger not a craving, so i grabbed a banana instead,

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10/3/12 12:50 A

did not savor my milky way today. it took me about 15 minutes to eat it, but i am trying to focus on slower bites, chewing and swallowing before taking another bite. that may sound dumb to people who already know how to eat to live (not live to eat), but i am very mindless of so many habits, i really need to be mindful of why and when i eat.

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9/29/12 3:56 A

I know it may sound gross, but when i take to big of a bite of food, i started spitting it out onto my fork or spoon. then take a smaller bite of it. and try to actually chew, taste and enjoy what i am eating,

I have been aware lately that so many times i want or drink something because of a craving or a mental habit. but i took the last 2 work weeks to be more a aware of my food cravings.

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9/28/12 3:36 P

I just mindfully enjoyed a Hershey's miniature chocolate bar. So smooth and chocolaty! (I've been good, and this was a special treat.)

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9/18/12 12:39 A

it was a cool day. I has some hot chocolate. it smelled good and my nose and sinuses felt better as i was drinking it,
simple pleasure and so good.

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9/16/12 8:53 P

DH made abbleskievers. did not use syrup, but i did eat them slowly. fluffy and airy. don't wat them often but they are good and fun to share with others.

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8/19/12 9:33 A

Sweet, fresh, juicy, soft, tender, cool, ripe Indiana Melon. One reason I love summer is melon is ripe for the eating.

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8/14/12 12:38 A

a rice krispie bar. it was still warm and gooey from the marshmellow. i took a few bite that were to big, but i am working on eating smaller bites and putting my fork/spoon down after meals.

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8/7/12 4:44 P

Me, too. So juicy and so sweet and a cheery fruit in all. Peace, indeed. Joy.

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8/6/12 4:08 P

fresh strawberries

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8/5/12 10:16 A

had chicken, loved it but ate it fast lol, sometimes slowing down doesnt come to mind when it's good, lol

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8/3/12 3:35 P

I mindfully ate a big, juicy peach today at lunch. Amazing.

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8/2/12 7:38 P

I did not savor my foods today. I need to eat some vegetables tonight before bed and I am going to try to take one bite at a time and enjoy the vegetables. Maybe I will have an apple as well. I hope that I take each one, one bite at a time and sloooowwww down! Last few days have been nutty eating. I need to take a step back and do the right thing!

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7/31/12 8:40 P

enjoyed my fish for supper. i have been tired today. so i mindlessly eat a bit. but relativly healthy items.