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Post by cherryt38 on Jul 29, 2019 1:24:58 GMT
This round runs from June 27 - August 7. It’s not too late. If you’d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - try to exercise a bit 4 or 5 times a week
cathygeha/Cathy - fruit and/or vegetable at every meal
cherryt38/Cherry - do some type of exercise most days
jalibmu/Jan - track at least 4 out of 7 days each week
jasimons/Judy - stretch 5 minutes per day at least 4 days a week
pamthomas46/Pam - refocus on good health guidelines
Hostess Schedule:
June 27 - July 3 Pam
July 4 - 10 Cathy
July 11- 17 Judy
July 18 - 24 Jan
July 25 - 31 Cherry
August 1- 7 Beverly
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Post by cherryt38 on Jul 29, 2019 1:33:14 GMT
5. Chew thoroughly
As fun as it is to wolf down a massive plate of food without actually tasting anything, slowing down and chewing makes your eating experience even better. Effective foodists cultivate mindfulness when they eat, which ultimately results in eating less and enjoying it more.
Do you try to eat mindfully and chew thoroughly?
I try to be mindful when I'm eating and put my fork down between bites. Often though, my mind wanders and I'm not focused on what I'm eating and when that happens I don't taste and enjoy my food as much. I read that chewing 20 times or so is a good number to aim for. Some things take more chewing and some less.
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 29, 2019 6:35:41 GMT
I have heard all of this and sometimes do think about the flavors and textures BUT not usually...or chew a bunch of times...how many times can you chew mashed potatoes or a spoon of yogurt  |
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Post by jasimons on Jul 29, 2019 11:31:56 GMT
This is an "it depends" kind of thing with me.
When I'm focused, when I have time...that kind of thing.
It is a good idea, makes me pay attention to what I'm eating.
However, I don't think I've ever counted to myself as I chew to get to a specific number.
Cathy mentioned yogurt - that is one of the foods I will turn to when I'm hungry, but don't have much time...because I can eat it quickly.
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Post by bmazzo on Jul 29, 2019 13:47:11 GMT
My mom, who lived to be 98, always ate very slowly. She always insisted that it was important for digestion. Too bad, I never listened to her, I eat way too fast! Yet another area that I need to work on.
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Post by jan on Jul 29, 2019 16:40:34 GMT
Funny, but just this weekend I found myself eating really fast and made myself put down my fork between bites. Now, I just need to be more aware of when I do it.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Jul 29, 2019 19:09:21 GMT
I need to continue to slow down and be more aware as I eat. My dog watches carefully to see if there are any leftovers for her.😊
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