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cindybdb
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 13:02:24 GMT

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Post by cindybdb on Dec 19, 2016 13:02:24 GMT

This 7 in 7 challenge begins December 1st and ends January 18th. Everyone welcome.

Challengers this round:
Bmazzo/Beverly – To enter into the Christmas Holiday & the New Year without caving in, to take things one day at a time as they come.
btygarl/Betty - Focus on increasing activity level
Cassandra18/Lynn - Stay the course over the holidays
cathygeha / Cathy - one day at a time
Cherryt38 - Cherry – Concentrate on exercise
Cindybdb/Cindy - Lose 5 pounds
Jalibmu/Jan – Get back to goal by tracking and being more intentional
jasimons/Judy – at least half of daily liquid as plain water. Spend at least 5 minutes at the end of the day to reflect.
Kem1958/Karen - Lose 7 lbs; checkin in each day; 10,000 steps 5 days a week
Marie/Mariel - drink 6 glasses of water a day/track daily/over 5,000 steps per day
pamt/Pam - continue stringing my OPOP days together by tracking, meeting Fitbit challenge and staying hydrated

Hostesses:
December 1 - December 7 Pam
December 8 - December 14 Betty
December 15 - December 21 Cindy
December 22 - December 28 Jan
December 29 - January 4 Cherry
January 5 - January 11 Judy
January 12 - January 18 Cathy

Thanks for letting me host! This week will be filled with questions and challenges. If you can do something for just one day perhaps you can continue it and make it habit.

Cindy

~ The other side of comfortable is where change happens
~ You are capable of so much more than you think
~ You can eat what you want or weigh what you want

cindybdb
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 13:03:55 GMT

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Post by cindybdb on Dec 19, 2016 13:03:55 GMT

Most of us have a tendency to eat too fast. This is even more likely when we're busy. We gobble our food down and are surprised when it's gone or haven't really tasted it. Then we think we're still hungry when we've really eaten enough because our brain hasn't gotten the message yet.

QOTD:
Do you eat too fast?
What techniques do you use to help you slow down?

COTD: (Challenge of the Day)
For today, slow down. Finish chewing and swallowing one bite before putting the next on your fork or in your mouth. Taste the food when it's in your mouth. Feel it's texture. Enjoy it!

Cindy

~ The other side of comfortable is where change happens
~ You are capable of so much more than you think
~ You can eat what you want or weigh what you want

cindybdb
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 13:05:35 GMT

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Post by cindybdb on Dec 19, 2016 13:05:35 GMT

I do eat too fast too often. Just gobbled down my breakfast.
My biggest technique is awareness. When aware, I try to pay attention to the tastes and textures of the food I'm eating. I also make sure I swallow before grabbing my next bite.

Today I will slow down and enjoy my food. It's so much more satisfying when I do

Cindy

~ The other side of comfortable is where change happens
~ You are capable of so much more than you think
~ You can eat what you want or weigh what you want

cherryt38
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 13:25:43 GMT

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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 19, 2016 13:25:43 GMT

I eat too fast too. Being aware is key to slowing down. I have been trying to do that and for the most part have been fairly successful. I lose track of how fast I'm eating when my mind wanders or when someone is here and I'm visiting as well as eating. It's then that my awareness goes away.

Cherry
Exercise and eating right creates a healthy, active life

Joined WW Online Jan. 2008 (204.5 lbs)
Made goal March 2009 (150 lbs)
Core and Simply Filling all the way

bmazzo
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 14:33:52 GMT

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Post by bmazzo on Dec 19, 2016 14:33:52 GMT

I eat way too fast!!! Sometimes, when I am eating with family members or friends, I will realize that I have almost finished my meal & they haven't. This makes me aware of how fast that I really do eat.
Today, I will try to slow down & enjoy every bite that I eat.
Great ideas.

pamthomas46 Legendary Member Posts: 10,446	7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 16:57:51 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 19, 2016 16:57:51 GMT Love the challenge today. Slower eating does make for more mindful and intentional eating. I accept the slow eating challenge today.

Holly Gail
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 17:01:15 GMT

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Post by Holly Gail on Dec 19, 2016 17:01:15 GMT

I take small bites. I don't put my fork down between mouthfuls, but I do keep each "mouthful" considerably less than a mouth "full." I do think it slows down my eating. Depending on what it is I'm eating, I'm more (or less) mindful of the taste and texture. Once in a while, I do catch myself putting the next mouthful on the fork before I'm finished chewing what's already in my mouth, and I suppose because I catch myself doing it, I stop doing it.

Holly

jan
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 19:25:18 GMT

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Post by jan on Dec 19, 2016 19:25:18 GMT

Good morning all.

QOTD:
Do you eat too fast?   I have been working on slowing down. I make sure my mouth is empty before putting in another bite, put my fork down, etc. In the (not too distant past) I found myself having another bite before I had even chewed the last one completely).

What techniques do you use to help you slow down?   Besides those above, I have heard of using your non-dominant hand to hold the fork, or use chopsticks.   When I go to friends for holiday meals, I keep an eye on the slowest eater (discretely, of course) and try to take a bite when they do.

COTD: (Challenge of the Day)     Will try for sure !

jasimons
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 19, 2016 21:15:01 GMT

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Post by jasimons on Dec 19, 2016 21:15:01 GMT

Eating too fast is a bad habit I blame on my job (various levels of management in restaurants/food service). I've learned to eat fast because anything could happen. Along we eating too fast, also, multi-tasking...eating and doing something else at the same time - paperwork, etc.

Combat it by really focusing on meals when I'm not at work. No real tricks or tips...just awareness. I do think it does lead to better satisfaction.

How to do it? Just keep trying and being aware.

Judy ~ 5' 10", at goal 145 ~ Lifetime January 25, 2007
Lost 30 pounds, 2003/2004, at-home program.
rejoined, 2006/2007, at work-meetings.

cathygeha
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7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday Dec 20, 2016 7:54:49 GMT

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Post by cathygeha on Dec 20, 2016 7:54:49 GMT

I eat too fast - had 30 minute lunch break as a nurse and sometimes not that. Scarfed food down. Mom was a slow eater and everyone was finished before she was half way through - my sister is a bit like that, too. I slow down SOME if with others...not so much on my own.

7 in 7 - Slow Down Monday

Post by cindybdb on Dec 19, 2016 13:02:24 GMT

Post by cindybdb on Dec 19, 2016 13:03:55 GMT

Post by cindybdb on Dec 19, 2016 13:05:35 GMT

Post by cherryt38 on Dec 19, 2016 13:25:43 GMT

Post by bmazzo on Dec 19, 2016 14:33:52 GMT

Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 19, 2016 16:57:51 GMT

Post by Holly Gail on Dec 19, 2016 17:01:15 GMT

Post by jan on Dec 19, 2016 19:25:18 GMT

Post by jasimons on Dec 19, 2016 21:15:01 GMT

Post by cathygeha on Dec 20, 2016 7:54:49 GMT

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