http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2005/10/07/mindful-eating-thich-nhat-hanh/ Daily writings about fitness, diet, and health Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:33:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2005/10/07/mindful-eating-thich-nhat-hanh/#comment-342 Lee Fri, 07 Oct 2005 22:33:44 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/?p=397#comment-342 <p>I do this with Raisinettes. </p> <p>I can not go to the movie theater with my family without eating Raisinettes. In an attempt to moderate the amount of Raisinettes I consume throughout the movie, I only allow myself a handful out of my daughter's box. It takes me half the movie to consume that handful of Raisinettes. I eat them one at a time, letting the chocolate melt off the raisin first. Then, as you stated, the raisin plumps and releases sweet juices. I savor it until I can't stand it anymore, then I swallow it. Rinse, lather, repeat. </p> <p>It may sound corny, but it works. Now, instead of a whole supersized box of Raisinettes, I have a handful and still feel like I've treated myself at the movies. It's really a win, win situation.</p> <p>By the way, love your site and always look forward to what you have to say next.</p>