Healthy Endeavors: Developing Healthy Eating Habits for Life! » Ecstasy http://www.healthy-endeavors.com Don't Worry Get Healthy Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:42:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 More on the Ecstasy of Eating http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/21/more-on-the-ecstasy-of-eating/ http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/21/more-on-the-ecstasy-of-eating/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:17:57 +0000 Wendy http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/21/more-on-the-ecstasy-of-eating/ If you read last week’s post on the Ecstasy of Eating and listened to the audio tip of the week, you already know that the ecstasy of eating is all about creating total pleasure. I don’t know about you, but with the hectic pace that’s regularly part of my life, I have to make a conscious effort to slow down and tune into my food. And when I do, well, it’simply fantastic.

Did you know that there are also important health benefits to eating more slowly? You’ll love what I have to say in this week’s audio tip. So take a listen and let me know what you think. Happy slow and pleasurable eating!


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]]> http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/21/more-on-the-ecstasy-of-eating/feed/ 0 The Ecstasy of Eating http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/15/the-ecstasy-of-eating/ http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/15/the-ecstasy-of-eating/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:39:00 +0000 Wendy http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2008/02/15/the-ecstasy-of-eating/ Given the pace of my busy schedule, I sometimes find myself rushing through my day, barely focusing on the eating experience. To really get pleasure from my food, I have to consciously slow down and tune in, becoming a mindful eater. But when I do, it’s simply fantastic. It’s a pleasure to relax when I eat and actually taste my food. I love smelling the aromas and really chewing my food. It’s amazing what we can learn about ourselves and our food when we’re going slow and not doing everything at a breakneck pace. Worry and anxiety start to ebb and I become present and grounded.

Last night I went out to dinner with my fiance and I have to tell you that the service was terrible and the food wasn’t much better. But you know what I loved? That we took our time and weren’t rushing. That I was totally present to both the food and conversation. That I really did chew my food and taste it, even if it wasn’t that great. I totally appreciated the experience (but needless to say, I won’t be going back to the restaurant).

When was the last time you experienced ecstasy when eating? Taken a listen to my audio tip this week and get inspired.


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