Sunday, February 10, 2013

100 Days Of Weight Loss Day 40

100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS--DAY 40

SATDAY FEBRAURY 9,2013

{I forgot to post this yesterday}

HAVING AN EATING EXPERIENCE
Many times the joy of eating isn't about food as much as it's about our social events or family get-togethers.
During these gatherings, you may find you get caught up in the experience of eating because it's part of the fun of being with others.
But by separting the qualities and tastes of your food away from the situation you're eating it in, you can lean to manage the amounts you eat much differently.
NOTICE THE TASTES
Sometimes we don't want food at all. Instead, we simply want to enjoy being around it. Shopping for food, then cooking it and arranging it can bring us great delight. In other words, we want an experience around food.
Instead of proclaiming that you love all food, look for ways you can have eating experiences. Imagine you're a famous chef sampling your latest creations. Or pretend your a food spy and things such as, "Does this cookie contain cinnamon or nutmeg providing that flavor edge?"
When you're cooking, make an effort to appreciate the taste of new spices such as basil or coriander. Evaluate the flavors, the seasoning, and the temperature of every
food,and then answer the question: "Is it perfect yet?"
Dig more deeply into your love of food and eating. Do you ever get caught up in the social aspects of eating, the simply let food blend into the total event? In fact, when does enjoying a flavor or texture change into an eating experience?

CREATE YOUR OWN EATING EXPERIENCE
You can create an atmosphere that meets your needs without  depending on food to make an event enjoyable. To do this, intentionally plan to have an eating experience.
When you recognize your goal is to enjoy a meal, consider setting things up to make this happen. Let the food become a minor part of your event, perhaps even choosing a simple meal of soup or salad for your experience. If you decide to go to a restaurant for this exercise, select one based
on the type of experience you want to have.
Think about what you really want from this eating event.
Are you in the mood for a quiet, romantic evening? YES
Or do you crave the energy from places with loud music and a constant conversational buzz? NOT REALLY
If you perfer quiet, create an eating experience at home by arranging the room, decorating the table, and choosing music that will add to your event.

TODAY.........
**Recall some of your most enjoyable eating experiences.What made these times so special?
***THE CANDLELIGHT DINNERS JR AND I HAD AT HOME.
   THE THE FAMILY DINNER AND CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHERS.
**In your journal, describe one or two of your favorite types of eating experiences.
***I LOVE PIZZA!! JR's cooking is great!
**Using this description, plan an eating experience that matches your needs. After you finish the
    meal, record your favorite details from that

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