From Mindless Eating to Mindful Eating

From Mindless Eating to Mindful Eating

Psalm 4:2 How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception?

Factors contributing to our mindless eatingMagazinesCommercialsTVDistractionsYour KitchenSize of PlatesSize of Servings and Number of Servings

Are You Really Hungry?

Physical HungerBuilds graduallyStrikes below the neckOccurs several hours after a mealGoes away when fullEating leads to feelings of satisfaction

Emotional HungerDevelops suddenlyAbove the neckUnrelated to timePersists despite fullnessEating leads to guilt and shame

Psalm 4:3-63 know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself; the Lord hears when I call4 Tremble and do not sin, meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still5 offer sacrifices of righteousness trust in the Lord6 many are saying who will show us any good? Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord.

Cues to the good stuffBe happyExperience the seasonThink 20%Eat slowerSet a beautiful tableMinimize temptationBe vigilantKeep it simpleKeep your perspectiveWatch yours and your spouse expressionsGive thanks

You are the nutritional gatekeeperGatekeepers control 72% of the food decisions of their children and spouse.

Psalm 4:7

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when grain and new wine abound.