Weight Loss: Make eating out fun -
not an assault course
What foods should I choose
when eating out socially? This is a question I'm often asked and most people
want me to list foods they 'should' and 'shouldn't' eat. Although there are
healthier choices you can make, I would encourage you to make these only
when you feel ready and not because someone else told you what you should
do. The focus then becomes totally on the food.
When you're eating out, I would suggest you
focus instead on other things. Consider what eating out really means to you
apart from the food. Perhaps it's spending time with friends, letting your
hair down after a hard day at work, or relaxing and chatting with your
partner.
Decide what your main intention is and focus
on this, enjoying the time as much as you possibly can, rather than focusing
on food. I see many people eating out socially and devoting so much thought
and energy to the foods they're eating or not eating, that they miss the
reason for going out in the first place.
I'm not suggesting you eat anything and everything
you see, just that you allow yourself to enjoy the occasion and naturally
choose the healthier options you feel ready to select.
So, I suggest that prior to eating out socially
you ask yourself "What's important to me about this time?" Then, create a
way to remind yourself of this intention. Perhaps repeat it to yourself before
going out or raise your awareness with a visual reminder. Ask yourself "What
shall I do when I catch myself focusing on food more that I intended
to?"
I also encourage you to make this a fun-time.
When we feel more light-hearted about doing something, it tends to be much
easier. What will it take for you to have fun with this?
Sharing food can be fun - sharing a dessert is
one way of having fun and perhaps not eating as much as you would normally.
I suggest you do this with the intention of having fun, rather than cutting
out food of necessity.
When your focus and intention is taken off food
and put onto other things, you'll more naturally eat less food. You may also
find yourself enjoying other peoples' company more and having more fun.
When you feel ready to make healthier or different
choices of food, then take small steps, one at a time and don't feel under
pressure from others or yourself to do it when you're not ready. Enjoy your
life fully and let the weight loss happen gradually.
About the Author:
Wendy Hearn Weight Loss Success Coach
Author of "What's Eating You? - The Top 10 Things That Stop YOU From Losing
Weight" http://www.PositiveWeightLoss.com Free sample chapters, send a blank
email to: mailto:whateatart@wendyhearn.par32.com Wendy works with people
who want to successfully lose weight. http://www.WeightLossCoaching.com Copyright
2002, Wendy Hearn. All rights reserved.
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