Eight Steps That Make It Easy to Listen to the Stomach

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Summary: Tips for eating in a calm, supported way that will help you start when you are hungry and stop when you are moderately full. Then your head doesn't have to decide - your stomach does! More reliable than following a diet, if you practice eating this way, it will become second nature over time.

Eight Steps That Make It Easy To Listen to the Stomach*

1. I ate when my stomach was empty.

2. I created a calm environment with no distractions.

3. I ate when I was sitting.

4. I ate when I felt relaxed.

5. I ate and drank only the things I enjoy.

6. I paid attention only to my food while eating.

7. I savored every bite, eating slowly so I could enjoy it and feel nourished.

8. I stopped when I was satisfied, but not too full.

* Adapted for therapeutic purposes with permission by the author from Thin Within by Judy Wardell Halliday (W Publishing Group, Nashville, TN: 2002)