I want to encourage you to think outside the box about what constitutes a meal, especially a healthy one.

We tend to think of a meal as something that’s big, often heavy and has to come at certain times of the day. But I when I think healthy meals, I’m of the mind that less is more, eaten when your body tells you it’s ready.

Here’s what I mean specifically.  Less food that’s higher quality and more satisfying.  Smaller portions eaten slowly that fill you up.   Eating until you feel comfortable, not to the point of bursting as you mindlessly watch TV.

Simplicity and greater pleasure come from increased self-awareness and turning our radar ON. And when we do, the possibilities for more pleasure and great health increase substantially. Not to mention the fact that we increase the likelihood of losing weight in a natural way.

I often teach a class called “The Ecstasy of Eating: 6 Steps for Satisfying Self-Nourishment.” It’s all about helping people slow down, tune in and get more enjoyment from their food.  We actually get to practice the six steps during the class, like breathing deeply while eating, and people begin to tune into what they notice about themselves and their food.  Even the most basic of foods, a piece of bread, a carrot, an apple can be more enjoyable when we get slow.

How do you find simplicity in your meals and how does that support your health? What helps you feel satisfied?

Filed under: Body wisdom, Eating Less, Healthy Meals, Mindful Eating, Weight loss