Let
food be unimportant
When
you get into your car, you don’t expect every
trip to be inspiring or memorable. Sometimes you just
need to go to the store or visit your mother. In the
same way, eating doesn’t always have to be fun
or exciting. Lots of times, food will be quite mundane,
but since it’s providing fuel, you eat it anyway.
Instead of fretting about boring food, just label
it as “unimportant.”
Now
picture a vacation where you catch a phenomenal sunset
or discover a new road with beautiful mountain scenery.
On this kind of trip, your drive takes on more status
and importance. In the same way, a surprise birthday
party or an exotic new restaurant can suddenly change
your view of food. When this happens, you simply choose
to let food be “important.”
Just
like the drive where you slow down and appreciate
the scenery, you can do the same thing with food.
Go ahead and give it your full attention and allow
yourself to enjoy it. Appreciate the taste, delight
in the eating experience and ask for the recipe.
Get
picky about when it’s important
You
can’t make food special all the time, so before
you label it as important, think carefully about your
goals. Are you enjoying the exquisite creations of
a new chef? Or are you hoping to connect and communicate
better with someone? In that case, focus on having
a meaningful conversation and on showing love and
appreciation.
In
your day-to-day life, food doesn’t always have
to be the center of attention. So just like getting
into your car, decide when you want to make food important
and when to let it be routine.
About
the Author:
Linda Spangle, RN, MA, is a weight-loss coach specializing
in emotional eating, and the author of 100
Days of Weight Loss ,
a book of daily lessons that helps people stay committed
to their diet and exercise plans. Her website is www.weightlossjoy.com
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