Mindful Eating For Dummies
1. Edition September 2014
288 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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
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
She is the founder of Happy and Raw (www.happyandraw.com) and leads transformational health retreats in Hawaii.
