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.

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