If you are an emotional overeater, or if you eat to change moods such as feeling upset, stressed, or a bit down – try giving yourself some peace and comfort by meditating. What is meditation? There are many forms, some are as simple as just closing your eyes and stilling the thoughts in your mind. Others involve prayers or chants. Whichever variation you choose, the point is to focus your mind, quiet your emotions, and calm your feelings.
Try this meditation today. It’s very peaceful. Do it BEFORE you overeat. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Focus your mind’s attention on your breathing: in and out, in and out. Do this for as long as you can. End with three nice, deep breaths and hold them at the top and bottom of the cycle, and then open your eyes. Even just one minute of this will instantly calm you and focus your thoughts. Try to be private. Close the door, turn off the phone and the lights, and put a little sign on the door: “Please do not disturb. I’ll be available shortly.”
Meditation has no calories or fats, but is highly nutritious for your soul! You can have a moment of true peace and calm, and feel very full with it. I recommend meditation in large servings, several times a day, particularly before eating – instead of overeating.
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