Mindful eating, day 3: Slow it down a little

Today's challenge: Eat deliberately.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Eat slowly. Don't rush your meals today. Adjust your alarm to give yourself more than enough time to prepare and enjoy breakfast. Before you begin each meal, take a few deep breaths to center yourself.    Tips for eating slowly Pause and put your fork down between each bite. As you eat, continue to be aware of your breathing as you become full. After you've taken a few bites of food, try to take smaller bites than you were when you first started eating. If it's too hard for you to slow down for your entire meal, aim to eat slow for the first five minutes of your meal.   Remember that mindfulness is all about slowing down, being aware of your feelings and thought process, and being present in the moment — and really enjoying every bite of food!    Now that I have been practicing eating mindfully, it seems to come more naturally. I am a fast eater so this is huge progress! - Alex Ashback CHECK OUT HER INSTA ›   Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Top Nutrition Stories Top 10 Food and Nutrition Trends on the Horizon for 2021 READ ON › 12 Powerful Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits READ ON › The 5 Most Affordable Meal Delivery Services in 2020 READ ON › Should You Choose Shipt or Instacart? READ ON › Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107