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Mindful Eating For Dummies

Laura Dawn (Author)

9781118877685, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 19 September 2014

288 pages
21.6 x 14.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.367 kg

"A must-read for serial dieters who want to establish a healthier relationship with food." (Healthy Food Guide, January 2015)

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

Introduction 1

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

Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]
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