Mindful eating

Part of honoring your hunger cues has to do with something called Mindful Eating. More and more in our society, food is added on to other activities - we eat while driving, while at the computer (I'm guilty!), in front of the TV, etc. We don't actually pay attention to what we are eating, whether it tastes good, or how we feel. I love this quote on the website for The Center for Mindful Eating (yes, there actually is such a place):

Awareness of the moment is when change can begin

You simply cannot achieve a good relationship with food (and a healthy weight) if you don't pay attention. This is one of the reasons why some of the European cultures aren't fat (yet!) - food is part of the culture, and they take the time to sit and eat and enjoy.

Just for today, try eating your food at the table, with no other activities involved - just eat and pay attention to the food. Do you like what you are eating? If not, why are you eating it? How does your body feel? Are you getting comfortably full or still wanting more? Just release any judgement about what you are eating and simply pay attention.