Mindful Eating For Dummies

Embrace mindful eating and be a whole new you

Are you struggling to lose weight? Wanting to end chronic overeating? Are you seeking a healthier relationship with food? Say goodbye to yo-yo dieting and find a long-term, sustainable solution to health and weight-loss with Mindful Eating For Dummies! This comprehensive guide will show you how to avoid negative thought patterns, reduce overeating and establish a healthy relationship with food through scientifically proven methods.

• Don’t be mindless — kick mindlessness to the curb by understanding bad habits and overeating triggers
• Embrace the journey — dive right in to the mindful eating journey by setting realistic expectations and keeping a journal
• Get mindful with meal prep — establish good habits in your kitchen to prepare meals mindfully
• Overcome obstacles — explore your strong cravings, navigate mindless mistakes and make mindfulness part of your busy schedule

Open the book and find:

• Tips to help reduce overeating
• How mindful eating can increase enjoyment of food
• Tricks to maintain a supportive mindful mindset
• How to identify your hunger and fullness levels
• The lowdown on implementing mindful eating for families
• Ways to maintain mindful eating in social situations

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Mindful Eating 5

Chapter 1: Discovering Mindful Eating 7

Chapter 2: What You Can Expect to Gain (or Lose) from Mindful Eating 25

Part II: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Eating 43

Chapter 3: Getting Mindless by the Mouthful 45

Chapter 4: Getting Ready for Your Mindful Eating Journey 61

Chapter 5: Cultivating a Supportive Mindful Eating Mindset 79

Chapter 6: Choosing Healthy Foods Mindfully 97

Chapter 7: Mindful Meal Preparation 115

Part III: Practicing Mindful Eating 131

Chapter 8: Tooling Up for Mindful Eating 133

Chapter 9: The Many Ways to Practice Mindful Eating 153

Part IV: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life 175

Chapter 10: Mindful Eating for Families 177

Chapter 11: Mindful Eating in Social Situations 191

Chapter 12: Overcoming Obstacles to Mindful Eating 203

Chapter 13: Feeding Your Emotional Hunger 217

Part V: The Part of Tens 233

Chapter 14: Ten (or so) Misconceptions about Mindfulness 235

Chapter 15: Top Ten Tips for Mindful Eating 241

Chapter 16: (Almost) Ten Ways to Mindlessly Eat Less 247

Chapter 17: Ten Paths to Expand Your Mindful Eating Experience 255

Index 261

"A must-read for serial dieters who want to establish a healthier relationship with food." (Healthy Food Guide, January 2015)

Laura Dawn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, raw food chef and mindful eating mentor. She is the founder of Happy and Raw (www.happyandraw.com) and leads transformational health retreats in Hawaii.

Embrace mindful eating and be a whole new you

Are you struggling to lose weight? Wanting to end chronic overeating? Are you seeking a healthier relationship with food? Say goodbye to yo-yo dieting and find a long-term, sustainable solution to health and weight-loss with Mindful Eating For Dummies! This comprehensive guide will show you how to avoid negative thought patterns, reduce overeating and establish a healthy relationship with food through scientifically proven methods.

• Don’t be mindless — kick mindlessness to the curb by understanding bad habits and overeating triggers
• Embrace the journey — dive right in to the mindful eating journey by setting realistic expectations and keeping a journal
• Get mindful with meal prep — establish good habits in your kitchen to prepare meals mindfully
• Overcome obstacles — explore your strong cravings, navigate mindless mistakes and make mindfulness part of your busy schedule

Open the book and find:

• Tips to help reduce overeating
• How mindful eating can increase enjoyment of food
• Tricks to maintain a supportive mindful mindset
• How to identify your hunger and fullness levels
• The lowdown on implementing mindful eating for families
• Ways to maintain mindful eating in social situations