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I posted this in my blogspot weightloss blog, but I wanted to share it here in my LJ too.

I just finished listening to the audiobook version of Mindless Eating.
It was recommended in a weightloss podcast I listened to a couple of weeks ago.

Wow, while I won't go so far to say that I'm a changed person - I admit that I'm very much more aware now - and have some new tools to work with.

There'a a whole lot of info in this book, but
Here's what I hope I remember..................

Use smaller plates for food (no brainer and not a new idea)

Use taller and narrower glassware for beverages

Break down large packages into actual portion sizes (I can use the zipper snack bags for some)

Use established portions (not what I think is a portion)

Put away extra food prepped right away so there's less temptation to get seconds.

Package leftovers in portioned servings for future meals.

When snacking - don't pour a big bowl to eat from or eat out of the package. Portion out and know what calories you're eating and put that in the serving bowl.

Create Pause Points especially when snacking (ie - have a rule that you can only eat 10 m&m's an hour - or you can't put more than 1 cup of cereal in your plate and must get up to refill if you want more)

It's definitely worth a listen to if you are interested in losing weight or improving your eating habits.
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I was  listening to the Diane Rehm show on the way to work, and she was interviewing the author of the new book The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel .  I got to work and sat in my truck listening for as long as I dared, but had to get into work.  I hope I can find this online later, so I can listen to the whole thing at home.  I can't wait until the book has been around for a little while and I can pick it up for less (or at the library).

Anyone else a Diane Rehm fan?  I look forward to driving to work with her everyday.
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Note to self:  Never follow a link from the update journal page until after you save what you wrote to date......

Finally started reading Watts' The Book last night.  I've read at least two of his other books that I can remember: Behold the Spirit and Become What you Are.  I've always preferred listening to Alan Watts - his thoughts I can digest easier that way.  When I read his books I find myself re-reading passages over and over before they begin to sink in.  When I listen to him I get it almost immediately. 

 

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